Jaipur man arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan’s ISI

A 28-year-old man from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has been remanded to police custody for four days by a Jaipur court on suspicion of spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI. The suspect, identified as Jhabararam , was arrested on Friday and brought to the Central Interrogation Centre in Jaipur for joint questioning by state and central security agencies.

Jhabararam, son of Bhana Ram, is a resident of Nedan village in the Pokhran area. Reports indicate he was preparing for a teacher recruitment exam and had also operated an e‑Mitra centre, a government service outlet, near the border. Details about his broader education, occupation, and family remain limited.

Authorities suspect that Jhabararam had been in regular contact with Pakistani handlers via social media and was allegedly lured into espionage through a combination of honey-trap operations and financial incentives . Police believe he transmitted sensitive Indian Army information, including details of troop movements and operational installations. Some reports also indicate he shared videos and photographs related to army operations, though specifics are classified.

Investigations have revealed possible links to a woman known as “Mushkan” and a contact named “Vikas” , both reportedly associated with Pakistan-based handlers. Authorities are probing whether these individuals acted as direct ISI operatives or intermediaries in a larger espionage network.

Law enforcement seized the suspect’s mobile phone and computer for forensic analysis. Early findings suggest he provided his SIM card OTP to handlers to create WhatsApp accounts used for exchanging sensitive information. The digital devices are now under technical examination.

Jhabararam will remain in police custody until February 4 for interrogation. Following this, the court may consider judicial custody or further remand depending on the evidence collected. The case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, 1923 , which criminalizes unauthorized sharing of defense-related information. Authorities have emphasized that investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the espionage activities and whether other accomplices are involved.