Youths used solar-powered camera to spy on Indian Army movements
Six people in Ghaziabad have been arrested for allegedly spying on Indian troop movements and sharing sensitive details with Pakistan's ISI.
Some of the accused, reported to be aged between 19 and 25 (reported ages include 19, 20, 23, 23 and 25), used a solar-powered CCTV camera at Delhi Cantt Railway Station to secretly stream live footage of military activity, targeting army sites and government offices.
Police are in process of recovering deleted data
Two members, Suhail and Mehak, reportedly handled recruitment and paid others amounts reported in the range of ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 (some accounts cite about ₹10,000-₹15,000) for their help, using social media to find locals who didn't fit the usual "suspect" profile.
The investigation kicked off after an arms violation case led police to Ritik's phone, where they found videos and images sent to Pakistani handlers.
Police have seized phones, are in the process of recovering deleted data, and have booked all six under the Official Secrets Act and other relevant provisions since their arrest on March 14.