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Jaisalmer Man Formally Charged for Spying for Pakistan’s ISI After 12-Year Operation

Pathan Khan, arrested under the Official Secrets Act, allegedly passed sensitive border information to ISI handlers since 2013 using covert methods.

Overview

  • Pathan Khan, a resident of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, was formally arrested on May 1, 2025, after a month-long interrogation by Rajasthan Intelligence officials.
  • Authorities allege Khan began working for Pakistan's ISI in 2013 after being recruited and trained during a visit to Pakistan.
  • He is accused of relaying sensitive information about the Jaisalmer international border, including videos and photos of BSF personnel and installations.
  • Khan reportedly used social media platforms and forged SIM cards to transmit classified details and received financial compensation from ISI handlers.
  • Investigators are now probing the full extent of the intelligence he shared and its implications for India's border security.