Caught Spying for the ISI: A Twelve-Year Saga
Accused of espionage for Pakistan, an individual from Jaisalmer is apprehended by the authorities.
Jaipur: A shocking revelation unfolded in Rajasthan as local resident, Pathan Khan, was apprehended by the Rajasthan Police's Intelligence Department for his alleged involvement in spying for Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) for the past 12 years.
Dissecting the Details:Sanjay Agrawal, the director general (DG) of the Intelligence Department, confirmed the arrest, stating, "We detained him on March 18, and after an extensive questioning, we formally arrested him on Thursday."
Pathan Khan's introduction to the ISI dates back to his visit to Pakistan in 2013. The ISI officials, desperate for an insider, lured him with money and provided him with espionage training. It was later established that he had been maintaining regular contact with ISI handlers and passing sensitive confidential information from the Jaisalmer's international border area since then, mostly through social media platforms.
Remunerated for His Services:The ISI not only promised him financial gain but also paid him for his services through various means. Agrawal further added, "He had also constantly been paid by the ISI."
disguised as Farm BoyWhen Pathan Khan was apprehended, he identified himself as a farmer named Ravi Kishan who owned a field in the Zero RD area of Noor-Ki-Chakki village, in the Jaisalmer district. This area, situated near the border region, raised suspicion among the police.
Investigation Underway:Upon his arrest, the police lodged a case under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, against Pathan Khan. The police are currently investigating the extent of the information shared by Pathan Khan with the ISI over the years. It is suspected that he had been sending videos and photos of BSF staff and their work from the sensitive and protected area of the international border. The investigation remains ongoing.
- Rajasthan Police
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Pathan Khan, a resident of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has been accused of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) since he visited Pakistan in 2013. During this visit, he reportedly came into contact with ISI officers and was lured into spying for financial gain. Therefore, he is alleged to have been spying for the ISI for approximately 12 years, from 2013 until his arrest in May 2025[3][4].
- The arrest of Pathan Khan, a local resident in Rajasthan, has been a topic in the realm of general-news and crime-and-justice, as he was accused of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) for the past 12 years.
- Investigations revealed that Pathan Khan's first interaction with the ISI was during his visit to Pakistan in 2013, where he was offered espionage training and financial incentives.
- Over the years, Pathan Khan, posing as a farmer, reportedly maintained regular contact with ISI handlers and passed sensitive information from the Jaisalmer's international border area through social media.
- The Rajasthan Police's Intelligence Department confirmed the arrest of Pathan Khan in May 2025, under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, citing his alleged spying activities.
- It has been added to international politics that India continues to deal with espionage cases on its borders, as was evident in the Pathan Khan case.
