India’s Espionage Plot Against Pakistan Exposed — Fisherman Arrested for Spying, Military Uniforms Recovered

Islamabad: Pakistan’s intelligence agencies have reportedly foiled another Indian espionage attempt, arresting a fisherman allegedly working for Indian intelligence and recovering military uniforms and other materials from his possession.

During a joint press conference, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry shared details of the operation, stating that the suspect — identified as Ejaz Mallah — was caught spying for India after being coerced into cooperation by Indian intelligence agencies.

According to Minister Tarar, following the failure of “Operation Sandor,” India launched a new propaganda campaign and recruited Mallah, a Pakistani fisherman, who was initially detained by Indian forces at sea. He was allegedly pressured to spy on Pakistan under threat of imprisonment.

Tarar revealed that Indian handlers instructed Mallah to purchase Pakistani Army, Navy, and Rangers uniforms, as well as SIM cards, mobile bills, and old Pakistani currency notes (in denominations of 50 and 100 rupees). While attempting to cross the border back to India, Mallah was apprehended by Pakistan’s security forces.

During the press conference, the government aired Mallah’s confessional video, in which he admitted to being recruited by an Indian intelligence officer named Ashok Kumar. He stated that he sent photographs of the collected items to Kumar before being captured by Pakistani authorities in October.

Minister Tarar emphasized that the arrest underscores the vigilance and effectiveness of Pakistan’s security and intelligence agencies in defending the nation’s borders. He accused India of resorting to “propaganda and subversive tactics” following its diplomatic and military failures, particularly in light of Pakistan’s growing international stature.

Minister of State Talal Chaudhry added that this incident follows the previously exposed “Operation Sandor,” highlighting a pattern of Indian covert actions and disinformation efforts targeting Pakistan. Audio recordings of conversations between Mallah and his Indian handler were also played during the briefing.

Pakistani officials said the matter will be raised at the international level, urging the global community to take note of India’s “continued interference and espionage activities” against its neighbor.