Jaipur court grants CID three more days to question Pakistan espionage accused Mushtaq

Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged Pakistan espionage case intensified on Monday after a Jaipur court granted the CID Intelligence wing an additional three days of police remand for accused Mushtaq.

During the hearing, investigators argued that further interrogation was required to examine his bank accounts, financial transactions, communication records and suspected links to other individuals.

The accused will now be produced before the court again on June 25 as security agencies continue to investigate the alleged espionage network.

Mushtaq, who was arrested by CID Intelligence on charges of spying for Pakistan, was produced before the court after the completion of his initial five-day police remand.

During the hearing, the prosecution informed the court that several crucial aspects of the investigation were still underway, including scrutiny of the accused’s financial dealings, digital communications and a possible local support network.

According to Special Public Prosecutor Sudesh Satwan, investigators are examining the accused’s Call Detail Records (CDRs), bank accounts and monetary transactions to determine whether any suspicious financial links exist.

The interrogation has also led to the identification of several individuals whose roles are now under scrutiny by security agencies.

However, officials have not disclosed their identities due to the sensitive nature of the investigation.

During the previous remand period, the investigation team reportedly took Mushtaq to locations where he is suspected of capturing photographs and videos of sensitive installations.

Security agencies conducted spot inspections and gathered evidence to establish whether he received assistance from local contacts while carrying out these activities.

Investigators believe that Mushtaq had been in contact with Pakistan-based handlers for nearly two years.

According to preliminary findings, he allegedly operated a tea stall in the border region at the direction of his handlers and was planning to install cameras capable of transmitting live feeds.

Security agencies suspect that the accused monitored the movement and activities of the Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF) and shared photographs, videos and precise locations of sensitive sites through digital platforms, including Google Maps.

During the investigation, officials recovered two mobile numbers saved under the names “Khalid” and “Nazir Ahmed” from the accused’s phone.

Preliminary inquiries indicate that both individuals are based in Pakistan and are believed to be involved in recruiting and training operatives.

The CID Intelligence wing is now focusing on tracing the accused’s communication channels, financial transactions and possible network of associates.

Investigators are also examining whether any local facilitators knowingly assisted him in gathering or transmitting sensitive information.

With the court granting additional custody, security agencies are expected to intensify questioning over the next three days as they seek to uncover the full extent of the alleged espionage network and any cross-border links connected to the case.

–IANS

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