West Bengal STF arrests suspected Pakistani national and accomplice for alleged espionage
The West Bengal Special Task Force arrested a suspected Pakistani national, identified as Rana Rauf alias Wahab Alam, near the India-Bangladesh border in North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday. Authorities also apprehended a second individual, Mohammad Ijaz, in Kolkata, who allegedly assisted Rauf in obtaining fraudulent Indian identification documents. Investigators suspect Rauf has links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency and was involved in gathering sensitive information regarding Indian military and railway infrastructure.
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What Happened
The West Bengal Special Task Force apprehended Rana Rauf, a resident of Faisalabad, Pakistan, in the Habra area near the India-Bangladesh border. Following his arrest, officials detained a second suspect, Mohammad Ijaz, in the Topsia area of Kolkata. Investigators allege that Ijaz provided assistance to Rauf, including helping him secure fraudulent Indian identity documents such as Aadhaar and voter cards.
Authorities suspect Rauf of acting as an operative for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency. According to reports, he entered India via Nepal in 2012 and had been residing in West Bengal while allegedly monitoring Indian military and railway installations. The investigation into his activities and network remains ongoing as officials examine his contacts and movements within the country.
Key Facts
- The West Bengal STF arrested Rana Rauf near the India-Bangladesh border.
- Rana Rauf is a resident of Faisalabad, Pakistan, who allegedly entered India in 2012.
- Mohammad Ijaz was arrested in Kolkata for allegedly assisting Rauf.
- Investigators suspect Rauf of having links to the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI.
- The suspects are accused of gathering information on Indian military and railway systems.
- Rauf reportedly used the alias Wahab Alam while living in India.
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