Overview

• Rajasthan CID (Intelligence) arrested 47-year-old Hanif Mir Khan of Basanpir Juni on September 25 under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
• Officials allege he sent sensitive information on Army installations and troop movements to Pakistani intelligence handlers for monetary gain.
• Investigators say he maintained regular contact with Pakistan-based operatives through social media platforms.
• Interrogation and analysis of his mobile phone reportedly corroborated the transfers of military details, including during Operation Sindoor.
• Police said this is the fourth espionage-related arrest in Jaisalmer this year.