In a shocking development from Himachal Pradesh, a 20-year-old youth named Abhishek was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. The arrest was made early Wednesday morning in the Sukhahar area of Dehra sub-division, Kangra district, following a secret intelligence tip-off.
The police raided Abhishek’s residence at around 4 AM and took him into custody. According to Superintendent of Police Mayank Chaudhary, initial investigations have revealed serious findings suggesting a threat to national security.
Abhishek, a college dropout, had been under surveillance by intelligence agencies for several weeks due to his suspicious activities. It is suspected that he was transmitting sensitive information to Pakistan through social media and other digital means.
During the search, police recovered a mobile phone containing objectionable and suspicious content. The device was sent for forensic examination, which has yielded crucial digital evidence. The accused has been booked under Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code.
SP Chaudhary confirmed that these digital findings will be presented in Dehra court on Thursday. Given the gravity of the case, central and state intelligence agencies have also joined the investigation.
The arrest has created a stir in the region, with locals shocked that someone from their own community could be involved in anti-national activities.
Authorities believe the accused may have shared sensitive military or administrative data in the form of photos, videos, or text, although this is subject to confirmation through ongoing investigation.
SP Chaudhary stressed that there will be zero tolerance for any compromise with the state’s security. He added that peaceful states like Himachal Pradesh will not be allowed to become a base for such anti-national elements.
This arrest follows similar incidents in Punjab and Haryana, where several individuals were detained in recent months on similar charges of espionage for Pakistan.
