CHANDIGARH, Apr 30: The Punjab Police on Thursday said it has busted an espionage module backed by Pakistan’s ISI with the arrest of its key operative from Ferozepur.
The Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police in Jalandhar also recovered China-made solar CCTV equipment with 4G connectivity from Kapurthala, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
The accused has been identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukha of Ferozepur, he said.
Investigation revealed that the accused, along with his associates, had been installing these solar-powered CCTV cameras at various locations to monitor sensitive sites, including establishments linked to the Army, and transmitting live footage to Pakistan-based handlers through mobile applications, Yadav said in a post on X.
An FIR has been registered at Police Station State Special Operation Cell in Amritsar, he said, adding that further investigation is underway.
