Islamabad: Pakistan foiled an Indian Spy Network arresting an infiltrator named Ejaz Mallah plotting at spreading propaganda and carrying out subversive activities inside the country. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a press conference, “Intelligence agencies have arrested a suspect believed to be working under the direction of Indian handlers.”
Security Agencies Thwart Covert Operation
The detained suspect, identified as Ejaz Mallah, was apprehended in a coastal area during a targeted security sweep. Indian intelligence initially recruited the man and then assigned him to purchase sensitive items and gather information in Pakistani waters. Subsequently, security forces recovered multiple SIM cards, mobile phones, and communication devices from his possession.
Alleged Indian Involvement
The suspect, identified as Ejaz Mallah, reportedly confessed to acting on instructions from Indian intelligence operatives. Officials claimed the individual’s actions were part of a broader strategy by New Delhi to malign Pakistan internationally and disrupt internal stability.
He hails from Thatta and comes from a family that has worked in the fishing industry for generations. In a video confession, he said, “Indian Coastguards earlier arrested me while I was fishing. They coerced me to work for them. I had to buy security forces’ uniforms, SIM cards, and mobile phones to sabotage the peace of the country.”
After returning to Pakistan, he arranged the listed items and sent photographs of them to Ashok Kumar, an Indian intelligence officer. Ejaz Mallah attempted to deliver the requested materials to Indian intelligence agents by sailboat, but intelligence services intercepted him and later took him into custody.
Rising Tensions After Diplomatic Strains
Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have escalated in recent months, particularly after diplomatic friction over regional security and trade issues. Pakistani officials accused India of resorting to disinformation campaigns following its failures on the diplomatic front.
Officials Cite “Significant Achievement”
Government representatives hailed the operation as a success for Pakistan’s intelligence community, saying it exposed what they described as India’s “false narratives and fabricated claims.” The agencies asserted that the bust demonstrated Pakistan’s growing vigilance against hybrid warfare tactics.
Talal Chaudhry Labels Case an “Indian Propaganda Operation”
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Saturday that India’s latest campaign is nothing more than a “propaganda operation” designed to malign Pakistan. He compared the move to previous disinformation efforts, noting that “first there was Operation Sindoor, and now this is Operation Propaganda.”
Speaking at a press conference, Chaudhry said Pakistani media had “won the information war” by exposing false Indian claims at the international level. He added that this was not the first attempt by India to mislead global opinion, recalling earlier allegations about the recovery of a Chinese satellite phone in Pahalgam.
The minister said Indian authorities had arrested Pakistani fisherman Ejaz Mallah in September, offering him money to participate in espionage-related activities. “This entire episode is part of India’s hybrid warfare against Pakistan,” Chaudhry said, emphasizing that the operation had been uncovered and neutralized through timely action by Pakistan’s security and intelligence agencies.
