A Pakistani spy has been arrested today in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. After interrogation he has confessed that he played an instrumental role in smuggling around 35 kg of RDX into India.
The spy named Nandal Maharaj, was nabbed based on intelligence inputs from the RAW. A cellular phone has also been recovered from him.
U R Sahoo, ADG Intelligence said, "The accused who identified himself as Nandu is a Pakistani national and entered the country on visa". He added, "He was found in suspicious circumstances in Jaisalmer yesterday and was interrogated. He is now being taken to Jaipur. He will be placed under arrest later. We are probing his local connections in the border areas and those who helped him reach there”
According to reports, this is the first time when Pakistan has sent a ‘Hindu’ spy on visa and passport.
Maharaj had been staying in Jaisalmer since the last six months. He operated a textile showroom in Pakistan and has a well financial background.
By Prakriti Neogi