Pakistani spy arrested in a village along Jaislamer border
Highlights
- Pakistani spy arrested in Rajasthan, being interrogated
- He was caught in Jaisalmer with photos, maps of border area
- Police say he is part of large espionage network
A spy from Pakistan, arrested in Rajasthan, is being interrogated in Jaisalmer today.
Nandlal Maharaj was tracked down on Wednesday at a hotel in Jaisalmer. "He had maps of the border areas and photographs, he is probably part of a big espionage network," said Gaurav Yadav, Superintendent of Police.
Intelligence sources believe he was helping to smuggle weapons and explosives into India.
The spy allegedly crossed into India with a valid passport and visa and was allowed through a checkpost on the border with Pakistan at Munabo.
He was then seen in one of the 350 villages along the Jaisalmer border that are out of bounds for foreigners; Indians also need special permission to enter the zone. Villagers told investigators that Maharaj was offering money in exchange for information on high-security areas and arrangements.
Intelligence agencies are trying to find out who he was working with in Rajasthan.