In a significant development in a national security case, a lawyer practising in Gurgaon has been arrested for his alleged involvement in passing sensitive information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. The arrest, made in Nuh, has brought to light details of suspicious financial transactions and repeated travels to border areas.
Arrest and Allegations: The ISI Connection
The accused, identified as Rizwan, was apprehended following a crucial tip-off provided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The arrest took place at his in-laws' residence in Pipaka village, located in the Tauru subdivision. Subsequent police raids at his house led to the recovery of several documents pertinent to the ongoing probe.
Investigators revealed that Rizwan is suspected of maintaining two separate bank accounts. Furthermore, he reportedly travelled to Amritsar on multiple occasions, allegedly to collect funds linked to the espionage activities. Officials are meticulously examining his international travels to Pakistan, his digital financial transactions, and all communications with contacts across the border.
Friend's Testimony and Family's Defence
Key information in the case emerged from another lawyer, Musharraf (also known as Parvez), who was previously detained in connection with the same matter. Musharraf informed the police that he first met Rizwan in 2022 during an internship at the Sohna court. While Rizwan continued his legal practice in Gurgaon, Musharraf moved to work in Nuh. Despite the geographical distance, the two remained in close professional and social contact.
Meanwhile, Rizwan's family has come forward to vehemently deny all allegations. Speaking to the media, they asserted that his communications with individuals in Pakistan were strictly with relatives and insisted that he was "not part of any anti-national activities." They claimed the contact was purely personal in nature.
A Pattern in Mewat: Third Espionage Arrest This Year
This case marks the third major espionage-related arrest in the Mewat region within this year alone, indicating a concerning pattern. In May, police arrested Mohammad Tarif, a quack from Kangarka village, for allegedly sharing sensitive information related to the Indian Air Force with Pakistani contacts. Merely two days prior to that, another individual, Arman (26) from Rajaka village, was taken into custody for similar anti-national activities.
Authorities have confirmed that investigations into all three interconnected cases are actively progressing. A significant focus remains on following the financial and digital trails left by the accused, including Rizwan's, to uncover the full extent of the espionage network. The NIA and local police are collaborating to piece together the evidence and identify any further links.
