Terrorists have stopped using popular social media apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Signal for communication and have switched to chat tools available on porn websites and apps. Indian security agencies recently uncovered the new tactic used by terrorists and their handlers. An official said terror groups are now using niche encrypted applications to communicate secretly.&nbsp;&nbsp;The agencies said terror outfits and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, are using these covert channels to contact recruits in Jammu and Kashmir while avoiding surveillance on mainstream social media platforms.&nbsp;Terrorists use porn websites and apps that are banned in India. Several porn applications are banned in India but are downloaded illegally through VPN services, which mask internet addresses and make online activity harder to trace.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-nepal-floods-himachal-identifies-67-vulnerable-glacial-lakes-plans-early-warning-systems-for-4-high-risk-ones-1788107314977">After Nepal floods, Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, plans early warning systems for 4 high-risk ones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Officials said these pornography platforms feature real-time chat tools that operate under the guise of helping users find dates nearby. Terror handlers exploit these tools to broadcast messages and coordinate activities.&nbsp;<h2>Terror handlers also using Tor-based messaging applications</h2>&nbsp;The security agencies detected the shift in tactic after placing a wide array of specialised digital tools under scrutiny.&nbsp;Terror handlers are relying on Tor-based messaging applications like Coatex and Conion to route data through encrypted nodes and obscure user identities.&nbsp;Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a free, open-source software network designed to enable anonymous communication and private web browsing.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-successfully-launches-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-to-unravel-mysteries-of-universe-1788094822217">NASA successfully launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to unravel mysteries of universe</a>&nbsp;Access to the APK for Conion reportedly faces restrictions within India. An APK file, or Android Package Kit, is the file format used by the Android operating system to distribute and install mobile apps.Besides, terrorists are also using privacy-focused platforms, including a France-based app that allows end-to-end encrypted messaging without even requiring a SIM card or phone number.&nbsp;<h2>Agencies also monitoring Vietnam-based apps, anonymous platform Moonchat</h2>&nbsp;Agencies are also monitoring Vietnam-based apps and anonymous platforms like Moonchat, which includes PGP-encrypted versions with suspected Chinese origins that bypass traditional registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many platforms using the Tor network pose unique tracking challenges by bouncing encrypted traffic through multiple volunteer-run relay nodes globally to hide the origin and destination of data.&nbsp;Tor is maintained by the US-based non-profit The Tor Project for legitimate privacy and anti-censorship purposes, but its anonymity features are increasingly being exploited by clandestine networks, including terror groups.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-one-nepali-school-principal-saved-1-643-children-from-deadly-flash-floods-1788091387981">How one Nepali school principal saved 1,643 children from deadly flash floods</a>&nbsp;The new communication tactic came to light as security forces stepped up efforts against the use of foreign-generated virtual SIM cards. Officials said these virtual SIM cards, developed by companies based abroad, allow computers to generate phone numbers for use on smartphones through specific applications while leaving very little digital trace.&nbsp;The method was first exposed during the investigation into the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed. The NIA found that more than 40 virtual SIM cards had been used by the Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber and his accomplices.

Terrorists use porn websites and apps that are banned in India. Several porn applications are banned in India but are downloaded illegally through VPN services, which mask internet addresses and make online activity harder to trace.

Terrorists have stopped using popular social media apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Signal for communication and have switched to chat tools available on porn websites and apps. Indian security agencies recently uncovered the new tactic used by terrorists and their handlers. An official said terror groups are now using niche encrypted applications to communicate secretly. The agencies said terror outfits and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, are using these covert channels to contact recruits in Jammu and Kashmir while avoiding surveillance on mainstream social media platforms. Terrorists use porn websites and apps that are banned in India. Several porn applications are banned in India but are downloaded illegally through VPN services, which mask internet addresses and make online activity harder to trace. Also Read: After Nepal floods, Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, plans early warning systems for 4 high-risk ones Officials said these pornography platforms feature real-time chat tools that operate under the guise of helping users find dates nearby. Terror handlers exploit these tools to broadcast messages and coordinate activities. Terror handlers also using Tor-based messaging applications The security agencies detected the shift in tactic after placing a wide array of specialised digital tools under scrutiny. Terror handlers are relying on Tor-based messaging applications like Coatex and Conion to route data through encrypted nodes and obscure user identities. Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a free, open-source software network designed to enable anonymous communication and private web browsing. Also Read: NASA successfully launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to unravel mysteries of universe Access to the APK for Conion reportedly faces restrictions within India. An APK file, or Android Package Kit, is the file format used by the Android operating system to distribute and install mobile apps. Besides, terrorists are also using privacy-focused platforms, including a France-based app that allows end-to-end encrypted messaging without even requiring a SIM card or phone number. Agencies also monitoring Vietnam-based apps, anonymous platform Moonchat Agencies are also monitoring Vietnam-based apps and anonymous platforms like Moonchat, which includes PGP-encrypted versions with suspected Chinese origins that bypass traditional registration. Many platforms using the Tor network pose unique tracking challenges by bouncing encrypted traffic through multiple volunteer-run relay nodes globally to hide the origin and destination of data. Tor is maintained by the US-based non-profit The Tor Project for legitimate privacy and anti-censorship purposes, but its anonymity features are increasingly being exploited by clandestine networks, including terror groups. Also Read: How one Nepali school principal saved 1,643 children from deadly flash floods The new communication tactic came to light as security forces stepped up efforts against the use of foreign-generated virtual SIM cards. Officials said these virtual SIM cards, developed by companies based abroad, allow computers to generate phone numbers for use on smartphones through specific applications while leaving very little digital trace. The method was first exposed during the investigation into the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed. The NIA found that more than 40 virtual SIM cards had been used by the Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber and his accomplices.

Terrorists use porn websites and apps that are banned in India. Several porn applications are banned in India but are downloaded illegally through VPN services, which mask internet addresses and make online activity harder to trace.

Pak-based terrorist handlers, ISI using porn sites and encrypted apps to communicate with ‘recruits’ in J&K

Barely 48 hours before Independence Day, an interception on the India-Bangladesh border has ignited a major espionage investigation in West Bengal after a suspected Pakistani operative was caught carrying a map and photographs of Fort William- the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters.&nbsp;Officers from the state's Special Task Force arrested the man, identified as Rana Rauf Khalid (alias Wahab Alam), along with an associate, Mohammad Ijaz, late Tuesday night in Habra, a border town in North 24 Parganas. The two were reportedly heading toward an unfenced stretch of the frontier along Jessore Road, apparently attempting to cross into Bangladesh, when STF personnel intercepted them.<h2>Fort William material at the centre of the probe</h2>The arrest has escalated into a wider security investigation because of what the two men were allegedly carrying: a map and photographs of Fort William, the historic garrison in Kolkata that now serves as headquarters for the Army's Eastern Command. Investigators are working to trace the origin of the material and its intended purpose.&nbsp;"One of the important aspects being examined is how the map and photographs of Fort William came into the possession of the accused, and whether these were part of any information-gathering activity," the STF official said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-challenges-trump-s-hormuz-claim-says-tehran-controls-strait-not-us-1786622171668">Iran challenges Trump’s Hormuz claim; says Tehran controls strait, not US</a><h2>Wiped phones and a cross-border digital trail</h2>Mobile phones seized from the two men are said to contain social media exchanges and contact numbers linking to Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Some data had reportedly been deleted before the arrest, and reconstructing it has become a priority for investigators trying to map out the men's contacts and communications.&nbsp;The STF is also examining whether the pair had collected information on troop movements and infrastructure near the Petrapole and Ghojadanga border crossings- both considered sensitive points along the India-Bangladesh frontier- &nbsp;and whether their activities tie into a larger network active in the run-up to August 15. Officials stressed the investigation remains preliminary, with military intelligence units now involved.<h2>A trail from Faisalabad to Kathmandu to Topsia</h2>Investigators say Rauf is originally from Faisalabad, Pakistan, and moved to Kathmandu around 12 years ago to work as a wood-carving craftsman. It was there he is believed to have met Ijaz, a furniture trader from Kolkata's Topsia area.&nbsp;According to the STF, Rauf entered India six times over the years via the open, visa-free Indo-Nepal border, staying at Ijaz's Topsia residence for two- to three-month stretches each time. Investigators allege Ijaz helped him secure fake Aadhaar and voter ID documents during these visits, and that Rauf used the time to attempt recruiting young Indians for an as-yet-unspecified purpose.&nbsp;Officials say "confidential documents" recovered from the two men are being examined, though their contents haven't been made public. The STF is also probing Rauf's suspected links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, citing alleged contact with ISI officials at the Pakistani High Commission in Kathmandu.&nbsp;After the arrest, Rauf was taken to Habra hospital for a routine medical check-up. Both men were subsequently produced before a court in Barasat, which remanded them to 14 days of police custody.No confirmed link to earlier Purba Burdhaman case&nbsp;The arrest follows the STF's detention of another suspect, Hamim Mondal — allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed — from a housing complex in Purba Burdhaman on July 30. Mondal is accused of conducting reconnaissance near Chinar Park in New Town, Kolkata, where Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari resides, allegedly tracking his rallies and appearances to map security vulnerabilities.&nbsp;Investigators say no connection has been established between Rauf and Mondal so far, treating the two cases as separate threads for now.

A suspected Pakistani spy was arrested near the India-Bangladesh border with reconnaissance material linked to Fort William, while security agencies probe his alleged connections with Pakistan's ISI.

Barely 48 hours before Independence Day, an interception on the India-Bangladesh border has ignited a major espionage investigation in West Bengal after a suspected Pakistani operative was caught carrying a map and photographs of Fort William- the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters. Officers from the state's Special Task Force arrested the man, identified as Rana Rauf Khalid (alias Wahab Alam), along with an associate, Mohammad Ijaz, late Tuesday night in Habra, a border town in North 24 Parganas. The two were reportedly heading toward an unfenced stretch of the frontier along Jessore Road, apparently attempting to cross into Bangladesh, when STF personnel intercepted them. Fort William material at the centre of the probe The arrest has escalated into a wider security investigation because of what the two men were allegedly carrying: a map and photographs of Fort William, the historic garrison in Kolkata that now serves as headquarters for the Army's Eastern Command. Investigators are working to trace the origin of the material and its intended purpose. "One of the important aspects being examined is how the map and photographs of Fort William came into the possession of the accused, and whether these were part of any information-gathering activity," the STF official said. Also Read: Iran challenges Trump’s Hormuz claim; says Tehran controls strait, not US Wiped phones and a cross-border digital trail Mobile phones seized from the two men are said to contain social media exchanges and contact numbers linking to Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Some data had reportedly been deleted before the arrest, and reconstructing it has become a priority for investigators trying to map out the men's contacts and communications. The STF is also examining whether the pair had collected information on troop movements and infrastructure near the Petrapole and Ghojadanga border crossings- both considered sensitive points along the India-Bangladesh frontier- and whether their activities tie into a larger network active in the run-up to August 15. Officials stressed the investigation remains preliminary, with military intelligence units now involved. A trail from Faisalabad to Kathmandu to Topsia Investigators say Rauf is originally from Faisalabad, Pakistan, and moved to Kathmandu around 12 years ago to work as a wood-carving craftsman. It was there he is believed to have met Ijaz, a furniture trader from Kolkata's Topsia area. According to the STF, Rauf entered India six times over the years via the open, visa-free Indo-Nepal border, staying at Ijaz's Topsia residence for two- to three-month stretches each time. Investigators allege Ijaz helped him secure fake Aadhaar and voter ID documents during these visits, and that Rauf used the time to attempt recruiting young Indians for an as-yet-unspecified purpose. Officials say "confidential documents" recovered from the two men are being examined, though their contents haven't been made public. The STF is also probing Rauf's suspected links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, citing alleged contact with ISI officials at the Pakistani High Commission in Kathmandu. After the arrest, Rauf was taken to Habra hospital for a routine medical check-up. Both men were subsequently produced before a court in Barasat, which remanded them to 14 days of police custody. No confirmed link to earlier Purba Burdhaman case The arrest follows the STF's detention of another suspect, Hamim Mondal — allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed — from a housing complex in Purba Burdhaman on July 30. Mondal is accused of conducting reconnaissance near Chinar Park in New Town, Kolkata, where Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari resides, allegedly tracking his rallies and appearances to map security vulnerabilities. Investigators say no connection has been established between Rauf and Mondal so far, treating the two cases as separate threads for now.

A suspected Pakistani spy was arrested near the India-Bangladesh border with reconnaissance material linked to Fort William, while security agencies probe his alleged connections with Pakistan's ISI.

Pakistani spy held near India-Bangladesh border with Fort William recon material; ISI links under probe

Security arrangements for political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir are currently under review, with particular focus on individuals who have recently joined mainstream political parties or are in the process of joining them. Political parties have been advised to thoroughly verify the backgrounds and credentials of all new entrants who have joined over the past several months, as well as prospective members.&nbsp;The review follows intelligence inputs received by security agencies indicating that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is directing its network of overground workers (OGWs) in Jammu and Kashmir to infiltrate mainstream national political parties.&nbsp;According to security sources, the ISI is pursuing a new operational strategy by attempting to revive dormant locally originated terror outfits that emerged in the 1990s. The objective, officials say, is to project terrorist activities as indigenous in nature, thereby masking Pakistan’s direct involvement and complicating attribution.<h3>Infiltration attempts in political parties</h3>BJP leaders believe that a significant number of overground workers (OGWs) may attempt to infiltrate the BJP, or may have been directed by their handlers to join the party, given its strong nationalist image. According to party leaders, individuals associated with the BJP are often viewed with less suspicion, making the party a potential target for such infiltration attempts.&nbsp;''Terrorists in Kashmir are currently under tremendous pressure from the security forces, including the Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and intelligence agencies. We are witnessing the arrest of terrorists and overground workers on a daily basis, reflecting the coordinated efforts of all security agencies. The ISI appears to have adopted a new strategy by attempting to infiltrate mainstream political parties through overground workers. The BJP remains a primary target because it is the country's leading nationalist party. Such individuals may seek to join political parties to shield themselves from scrutiny while simultaneously monitoring the activities and movements of political leaders. If they manage to gain access to party offices and internal systems, the potential risks could be significant. Therefore, all political parties must remain vigilant. This is a serious and potentially dangerous concern. At the same time, we have full confidence that our security forces are addressing these challenges effectively, and political parties will conduct thorough verification of all individuals before granting them party membership," said Altaf Thakur, Chief Spokesperson, BJP JK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-rudram-ii-india-s-hypersonic-anti-radiation-missile-with-a-300-km-reach-designed-to-blind-enemy-air-defences-1780569255975"> What is Rudram-II? India's hypersonic anti-radiation missile with a 300-km reach, designed to blind enemy air defences</a>&nbsp;According to sources within the security establishment, several overground workers (OGWs) detained by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in recent months made disclosures during questioning that are being investigated further. Sources said that security forces also recovered membership cards of mainstream political parties from some of the detained OGWs.&nbsp;''It is the responsibility of every political party to thoroughly verify the background of individuals seeking to join its ranks. At the same time, the National Conference has consistently maintained that every Kashmiri should be encouraged to participate in mainstream democratic politics, and that this process should happen voluntarily, without coercion or pressure. We also have confidence that the security forces are fully aware of developments on the ground and are monitoring political and security-related activities closely. They are well-equipped to address any concerns that may arise." said Salman Sagar, MLA, National Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;Officials said that intelligence agencies are maintaining a close watch on these developments and working to dismantle the logistical networks being rebuilt by resurfaced overground workers (OGWs). Simultaneously, security agencies are intensifying efforts to counter the radicalisation and ideological influence of terror sympathisers on young people.&nbsp;

BJP leaders believe that a significant number of overground workers (OGWs) may attempt to infiltrate the BJP, or may have been directed by their handlers to join the party, given its strong nationalist image. 

Security arrangements for political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir are currently under review, with particular focus on individuals who have recently joined mainstream political parties or are in the process of joining them. Political parties have been advised to thoroughly verify the backgrounds and credentials of all new entrants who have joined over the past several months, as well as prospective members. The review follows intelligence inputs received by security agencies indicating that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is directing its network of overground workers (OGWs) in Jammu and Kashmir to infiltrate mainstream national political parties. According to security sources, the ISI is pursuing a new operational strategy by attempting to revive dormant locally originated terror outfits that emerged in the 1990s. The objective, officials say, is to project terrorist activities as indigenous in nature, thereby masking Pakistan’s direct involvement and complicating attribution. Infiltration attempts in political parties BJP leaders believe that a significant number of overground workers (OGWs) may attempt to infiltrate the BJP, or may have been directed by their handlers to join the party, given its strong nationalist image. According to party leaders, individuals associated with the BJP are often viewed with less suspicion, making the party a potential target for such infiltration attempts. ''Terrorists in Kashmir are currently under tremendous pressure from the security forces, including the Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and intelligence agencies. We are witnessing the arrest of terrorists and overground workers on a daily basis, reflecting the coordinated efforts of all security agencies. The ISI appears to have adopted a new strategy by attempting to infiltrate mainstream political parties through overground workers. The BJP remains a primary target because it is the country's leading nationalist party. Such individuals may seek to join political parties to shield themselves from scrutiny while simultaneously monitoring the activities and movements of political leaders. If they manage to gain access to party offices and internal systems, the potential risks could be significant. Therefore, all political parties must remain vigilant. This is a serious and potentially dangerous concern. At the same time, we have full confidence that our security forces are addressing these challenges effectively, and political parties will conduct thorough verification of all individuals before granting them party membership," said Altaf Thakur, Chief Spokesperson, BJP JK. Also read: What is Rudram-II? India's hypersonic anti-radiation missile with a 300-km reach, designed to blind enemy air defences According to sources within the security establishment, several overground workers (OGWs) detained by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in recent months made disclosures during questioning that are being investigated further. Sources said that security forces also recovered membership cards of mainstream political parties from some of the detained OGWs. ''It is the responsibility of every political party to thoroughly verify the background of individuals seeking to join its ranks. At the same time, the National Conference has consistently maintained that every Kashmiri should be encouraged to participate in mainstream democratic politics, and that this process should happen voluntarily, without coercion or pressure. We also have confidence that the security forces are fully aware of developments on the ground and are monitoring political and security-related activities closely. They are well-equipped to address any concerns that may arise." said Salman Sagar, MLA, National Conference. Officials said that intelligence agencies are maintaining a close watch on these developments and working to dismantle the logistical networks being rebuilt by resurfaced overground workers (OGWs). Simultaneously, security agencies are intensifying efforts to counter the radicalisation and ideological influence of terror sympathisers on young people.

BJP leaders believe that a significant number of overground workers (OGWs) may attempt to infiltrate the BJP, or may have been directed by their handlers to join the party, given its strong nationalist image.&nbsp;

ISI using OGWs to penetrate mainstream politics in J&K, security agencies warn

Many news organisations have reported that, three anonymous Urdu-speaking men barged into an office of a travel agency in Kabul issuing Indian visas on behalf of the Indian mission in Afghanistan and took an unknown number of Afghan passports with stamped Indian visas, putting Indian security officials on high alert.&nbsp;

On August 15, the day the Taliban gained control of Kabul and Afghanistan, the incident occurred.&nbsp;

For the facilitation of Indian visas for Afghan nationals, the private travel firm collaborates with the Indian embassy in Kabul.&nbsp;

According to sources, the travel firm currently has hundreds of passports missing, including ones with Indian visas stamped on them.&nbsp;

The news comes as India begins a huge evacuation campaign in Kabul, with the Indian Air Force and Air India working closely with Indian diplomats and security agencies to ensure the safe and secure evacuation of Indian people and other threatened groups. &nbsp;

In light of the stolen visa information, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a statement stating that all visas previously given to Afghan nationals outside of India had been cancelled with immediate effect.&nbsp;

“Owing to the prevailing security situation in Afghanistan and streamlining of the visa process by introduction of the e-Emergency X-Misc visa, it has been decided that all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa,” Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement.

“Keeping in view some reports that certain passports of Afghan nationals have been misplaced, previously issued visas to all Afghan nationals, who are presently not in India, stand invalidated with immediate effect. Afghan nationals wishing to travel to India may apply for e-Visa at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in," the statement further said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Many news organisations have reported that, three anonymous Urdu-speaking men barged into an office of a travel agency in Kabul issuing Indian visas on behalf of the Indian mission in Afghanistan and took an unknown number of Afghan passports with stamped Indian visas, putting Indian security officials on high alert.

Many news organisations have reported that, three anonymous Urdu-speaking men barged into an office of a travel agency in Kabul issuing Indian visas on behalf of the Indian mission in Afghanistan and took an unknown number of Afghan passports with stamped Indian visas, putting Indian security officials on high alert. On August 15, the day the Taliban gained control of Kabul and Afghanistan, the incident occurred. For the facilitation of Indian visas for Afghan nationals, the private travel firm collaborates with the Indian embassy in Kabul. According to sources, the travel firm currently has hundreds of passports missing, including ones with Indian visas stamped on them. The news comes as India begins a huge evacuation campaign in Kabul, with the Indian Air Force and Air India working closely with Indian diplomats and security agencies to ensure the safe and secure evacuation of Indian people and other threatened groups. In light of the stolen visa information, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a statement stating that all visas previously given to Afghan nationals outside of India had been cancelled with immediate effect. “Owing to the prevailing security situation in Afghanistan and streamlining of the visa process by introduction of the e-Emergency X-Misc visa, it has been decided that all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa,” Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. “Keeping in view some reports that certain passports of Afghan nationals have been misplaced, previously issued visas to all Afghan nationals, who are presently not in India, stand invalidated with immediate effect. Afghan nationals wishing to travel to India may apply for e-Visa at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in," the statement further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Terrorists backed by Pakistan's ISI stole Afghan passports with Indian visas in Kabul: Reports 

This year many prominent Baloch activists have been targeted especially those who have fled Pakistan and have been living abroad.

The Baloch diaspora says they are being chased by the ISI.

When the news of the death of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/karima-baloch-dead-how-pakistan-tries-to-crush-dissent-in-balochistan-351663">Karima Baloch</a> came out. An old interview of former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf went viral. The ex-Pak president&nbsp;had called for assassinations of Pakistani dissents abroad. Musharraf's successors in Rawalpindi have heeded the call.

Pakistan generals are running a campaign targeted killings of the Baloch diaspora and there's a pattern to prove it&nbsp;with three suspicious deaths this year.

The first case was reported in May. Sajid Hussain, the editor and publisher of Balochistan Times was found dead in Sweden. Hussain was living under self-imposed exile there. His website exposed human rights violations in Balochistan. Hussian was an obvious target for the Pakistani army while an autopsy ruled out foul play, Reporters Without Borders strongly believes Hussain's death followed an abduction at the behest of a Pakistani intelligence agency.

On December 20, two more members of the Baloch diaspora died in Kandahar. Gul Bahar Bugti and his son Murad Ali Bugti. According to the Baloch Republican Party, they were assassinated by Pakistan's "secret agencies".

Party's leader Brahumdagh Bugti said that Baloch refugees were under attack in Afghanistan. Gul Bahar Bugti himself had already lost a son, a grandson and a nephew in previous attacks. Three days later, Karima Baloch has been found dead in Toronto.

The Baloch People's Congress in Canada in no uncertain terms has blamed the ISI for all four deaths. Reports say in 2018, law enforcement agencies of the United States, United Kingdom and Europe sent out a warning for dozens of Pakistani dissident writers, intellectuals and activists living in self-exile. They were advised against travelling back to Pakistan.

With the recent wave of attacks, even foreign lands don't seem too safe for Baloch activists. First, Pakistan went after dissidents at home, now it is attacking them abroad.

This year many prominent Baloch activists have been targeted especially those who have fled Pakistan and have been living abroad. The Baloch diaspora says they are being chased by the ISI.

This year many prominent Baloch activists have been targeted especially those who have fled Pakistan and have been living abroad. The Baloch diaspora says they are being chased by the ISI. When the news of the death of Karima Baloch came out. An old interview of former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf went viral. The ex-Pak president had called for assassinations of Pakistani dissents abroad. Musharraf's successors in Rawalpindi have heeded the call. Pakistan generals are running a campaign targeted killings of the Baloch diaspora and there's a pattern to prove it with three suspicious deaths this year. The first case was reported in May. Sajid Hussain, the editor and publisher of Balochistan Times was found dead in Sweden. Hussain was living under self-imposed exile there. His website exposed human rights violations in Balochistan. Hussian was an obvious target for the Pakistani army while an autopsy ruled out foul play, Reporters Without Borders strongly believes Hussain's death followed an abduction at the behest of a Pakistani intelligence agency. On December 20, two more members of the Baloch diaspora died in Kandahar. Gul Bahar Bugti and his son Murad Ali Bugti. According to the Baloch Republican Party, they were assassinated by Pakistan's "secret agencies". Party's leader Brahumdagh Bugti said that Baloch refugees were under attack in Afghanistan. Gul Bahar Bugti himself had already lost a son, a grandson and a nephew in previous attacks. Three days later, Karima Baloch has been found dead in Toronto. The Baloch People's Congress in Canada in no uncertain terms has blamed the ISI for all four deaths. Reports say in 2018, law enforcement agencies of the United States, United Kingdom and Europe sent out a warning for dozens of Pakistani dissident writers, intellectuals and activists living in self-exile. They were advised against travelling back to Pakistan. With the recent wave of attacks, even foreign lands don't seem too safe for Baloch activists. First, Pakistan went after dissidents at home, now it is attacking them abroad.

How Pakistan's intelligence service ISI targets Balouch leaders abroad

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence wing today said that it has arrested a youth from Mohali who allegedly learned making IEDs with 'do it yourself' kits, after Pakistan's ISI contacted him over Facebook.

According to a police spokesperson, preliminary interrogation has revealed that he was acting at the behest of his ISI handlers, who had tasked him with carrying out blasts in Punjab with explosives made from locally available chemicals, and devices bought from e-commerce websites.

The accused, Inderjit Singh alias Rinku, was an engineering graduate and has also done MBA. He was currently working with a private company in Faridabad.

"Singh, a resident of Faridabad, was nabbed on Wednesday from SAS Nagar (Mohali), and explosive materials, including chemicals and advanced electronic remote control devices, were seized from his car bearing Haryana registration number," the spokesperson said.

"By nabbing the radicalised youth, trained in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with the help of Pakistan's ISI, the counter-intelligence wing of the Punjab Police has averted a major lone wolf attack in the state," he said.

During interrogation, Inderjit revealed that he was contacted by ISI officers over Facebook about two years ago and since then he had been interacting with them and learning to make explosives with 'Do It Yourself' kits, the police spokesperson said.

"Investigations indicate that Pakistani intelligence officers had chosen him because of his posts and profile on social media, and they went on to radicalise him," he said.

The spokesperson said the Pakistani intelligence officers who contacted Inderjit were also coordinating with the terror module that was busted by the state police's counter-intelligence wing on May 29 last year.

"The mastermind of that terror module, Harbarinder Singh, a resident of Mohali, was also in contact with Inderjit Singh over Facebook. After Harbarinder Singh's arrest, Inderjit was operating as a lone wolf," he said, adding Inderjit was highly radicalised and motivated to carry out terrorist activities.

"The explosive materials recovered from his possession included Digital Remote Control (multifunctional type), light remote control and various other materials including chemicals. The explosive material and the accessories were found concealed in his vehicle, which he had used for travelling from Faridabad to SAS Nagar," he said.

His arrest came close on the heels of the counter-intelligence wing arresting four youths from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district on Monday, who were allegedly trained by the Pakistani intelligence agency and were planning to highlight the Khalistan issue during IPL matches to be held in Mohali.

A case has been registered against Inderjit Singh under the provisions of the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act and the Explosive Substances Act, the spokesperson said, adding further investigation is underway.&nbsp

The accused, Inderjit Singh alias Rinku, was an engineering graduate and has also done MBA. He was currently working with a private company in Faridabad.

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence wing today said that it has arrested a youth from Mohali who allegedly learned making IEDs with 'do it yourself' kits, after Pakistan's ISI contacted him over Facebook. According to a police spokesperson, preliminary interrogation has revealed that he was acting at the behest of his ISI handlers, who had tasked him with carrying out blasts in Punjab with explosives made from locally available chemicals, and devices bought from e-commerce websites. The accused, Inderjit Singh alias Rinku, was an engineering graduate and has also done MBA. He was currently working with a private company in Faridabad. "Singh, a resident of Faridabad, was nabbed on Wednesday from SAS Nagar (Mohali), and explosive materials, including chemicals and advanced electronic remote control devices, were seized from his car bearing Haryana registration number," the spokesperson said. "By nabbing the radicalised youth, trained in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with the help of Pakistan's ISI, the counter-intelligence wing of the Punjab Police has averted a major lone wolf attack in the state," he said. During interrogation, Inderjit revealed that he was contacted by ISI officers over Facebook about two years ago and since then he had been interacting with them and learning to make explosives with 'Do It Yourself' kits, the police spokesperson said. "Investigations indicate that Pakistani intelligence officers had chosen him because of his posts and profile on social media, and they went on to radicalise him," he said. The spokesperson said the Pakistani intelligence officers who contacted Inderjit were also coordinating with the terror module that was busted by the state police's counter-intelligence wing on May 29 last year. "The mastermind of that terror module, Harbarinder Singh, a resident of Mohali, was also in contact with Inderjit Singh over Facebook. After Harbarinder Singh's arrest, Inderjit was operating as a lone wolf," he said, adding Inderjit was highly radicalised and motivated to carry out terrorist activities. "The explosive materials recovered from his possession included Digital Remote Control (multifunctional type), light remote control and various other materials including chemicals. The explosive material and the accessories were found concealed in his vehicle, which he had used for travelling from Faridabad to SAS Nagar," he said. His arrest came close on the heels of the counter-intelligence wing arresting four youths from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district on Monday, who were allegedly trained by the Pakistani intelligence agency and were planning to highlight the Khalistan issue during IPL matches to be held in Mohali. A case has been registered against Inderjit Singh under the provisions of the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act and the Explosive Substances Act, the spokesperson said, adding further investigation is underway.

Youth who learned making IEDs with ISI's help arrested: Punjab police

Top officials of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaspal-atwals-name-was-removed-from-home-ministrys-blacklist-of-sikh-extremists-months-ago-sources-33783">Home Ministry headed by BJP leader</a> Murli Manohar have reportedly told a parliamentary panel that Sikh youths are being trained by Pakistan&#39;s intelligence agency - ISI- and are targeting several members of the community settled in Canada.

The officials have informed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sikhs-in-pakistan-being-forced-to-convert-to-islam-26984">the Committee on Estimates that Sikh</a> youth are being radicalised through messages being&nbsp;disseminated on the Internet and social media. The report named - Central armed police forces and internal security challenges-evaluation and response mechanism - which was tabled before Parliament on Monday cites Pakistan&#39;s ISI trying to spread its terror plans not only in Punjab but also in other parts of the country.

&quot;Sikh youth are being trained at ISI facilities in Pakistan. Interdictions and interrogations have revealed the use of jailed cadres, unemployed youth, criminals and smugglers by Pakistan-based Sikh terror groups for facilitating terror attacks,&quot; the report said. Sikh youths based or settled in Europe, the US and Canada are also being misguided, the report observes.

&quot;The problem is further accentuated by the fact that the terror groups have started using secure social media platforms and proxy servers etc. To avoid detection by intelligence and law enforcement agencies,&quot; the report notes.

&quot;Activities of radicalised people returning from conflict areas and the threat of lone wolf attack are also a challenge,&quot; it said.

The ministry has told the panel that India continues to be the focus among Pakistan-based terror organizations including &nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM), Indian Mujahideen(IM) and SIMI.

&quot;Since its formation in September 2004, CPI(Maoist) has emerged as the most potent among the LWE outfits active in the country,&quot; the report said.

The officials have informed the Committee on Estimates that Sikh youth are being radicalised through messages being disseminated on the Internet and social media.

Top officials of the Home Ministry headed by BJP leader Murli Manohar have reportedly told a parliamentary panel that Sikh youths are being trained by Pakistan's intelligence agency - ISI- and are targeting several members of the community settled in Canada. The officials have informed the Committee on Estimates that Sikh youth are being radicalised through messages being disseminated on the Internet and social media. The report named - Central armed police forces and internal security challenges-evaluation and response mechanism - which was tabled before Parliament on Monday cites Pakistan's ISI trying to spread its terror plans not only in Punjab but also in other parts of the country. "Sikh youth are being trained at ISI facilities in Pakistan. Interdictions and interrogations have revealed the use of jailed cadres, unemployed youth, criminals and smugglers by Pakistan-based Sikh terror groups for facilitating terror attacks," the report said. Sikh youths based or settled in Europe, the US and Canada are also being misguided, the report observes. "The problem is further accentuated by the fact that the terror groups have started using secure social media platforms and proxy servers etc. To avoid detection by intelligence and law enforcement agencies," the report notes. "Activities of radicalised people returning from conflict areas and the threat of lone wolf attack are also a challenge," it said. The ministry has told the panel that India continues to be the focus among Pakistan-based terror organizations including Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM), Indian Mujahideen(IM) and SIMI. "Since its formation in September 2004, CPI(Maoist) has emerged as the most potent among the LWE outfits active in the country," the report said.

Sikh youths from Canada & Europe being trained at ISI facilities in Pak: Home Ministry to parliamentary panel

A day after a suspected ISI agent was arrested in Uttar Pradesh&#39;s Faizabad district by the Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS), two more suspected agents of Pakistan&#39;s spy agency ISI were arrested in a joint operation by anti-terrorism squads of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in Mumbai today.

The Uttar Pradesh ATS had arrested a man named Aftab Ali in Faizabad yesterday who is suspected to have received training from the ISI in Pakistan and was in touch with officials in the Pakistan High Commission.&nbsp;

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Aftab, booked under the Official Secrets Act, had allegedly passed on information about Indian Army&#39;s movements to officers posted at Pakistan High Commission and also to ISI, Indian officials said.

He had allegedly provided information about the army&#39;s movements and units in Faizabad, Lucknow and Amritsar.

The Maharashtra ATS along with UP ATS carried out a raid in Masjid Bunder area in South Mumbai and identified a man named Altaf Qureshi, the second suspected ISI agent has been identified as Javed Iqbal who was arrested from Yusuf Manzil building at Agreepada on Wednesday morning.

Qureshi (37) is a hawala operator and also allegedly worked for ISI, PTI reported. Iqbal is an aide of Qureshi, the officials told PTI.

Qureshi had allegedly deposited money in the bank account of Aftab Ali who was arrested in Faizabad yesterday. &nbsp;Qureshi would deposit money in Aftab&#39;s Lucknow account to carry out espionage activities.

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi, who was in hawala business at the behest of a person named Jawed Naviwala.

(WION with PTI inputs)

A day after a suspected ISI agent was arrested in Uttar Pradesh, two more suspected ISI men were arrested in Maharashtra today

A day after a suspected ISI agent was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad district by the Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS), two more suspected agents of Pakistan's spy agency ISI were arrested in a joint operation by anti-terrorism squads of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in Mumbai today. The Uttar Pradesh ATS had arrested a man named Aftab Ali in Faizabad yesterday who is suspected to have received training from the ISI in Pakistan and was in touch with officials in the Pakistan High Commission. Suspected IS agent Aftab Ali has been arrested in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh (ANI) × Aftab, booked under the Official Secrets Act, had allegedly passed on information about Indian Army's movements to officers posted at Pakistan High Commission and also to ISI, Indian officials said. He had allegedly provided information about the army's movements and units in Faizabad, Lucknow and Amritsar. The Maharashtra ATS along with UP ATS carried out a raid in Masjid Bunder area in South Mumbai and identified a man named Altaf Qureshi, the second suspected ISI agent has been identified as Javed Iqbal who was arrested from Yusuf Manzil building at Agreepada on Wednesday morning. Qureshi (37) is a hawala operator and also allegedly worked for ISI, PTI reported. Iqbal is an aide of Qureshi, the officials told PTI. Qureshi had allegedly deposited money in the bank account of Aftab Ali who was arrested in Faizabad yesterday. Qureshi would deposit money in Aftab's Lucknow account to carry out espionage activities. ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi, who was in hawala business at the behest of a person named Jawed Naviwala. (WION with PTI inputs)

After Uttar Pradesh, two suspected ISI agents arrested in Mumbai

A suspected Pakistan&nbsp;intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI), agent Aftab Ali has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh&#39;s Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS) in&nbsp;Faizabad today.

In a joint operation conducted by the UP ATS, Military Intelligence and UP Intelligence, Aftab Ali was picked up from Faizabad,&nbsp;IG ATS Aseem Arun said.

Aftab is believed to have received training from the ISI in Pakistan and was in touch with officials in the Pakistan High Commission, the spokesman said, adding that the ATS was in possession of strong evidence against him.

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The man named Aftab Ali was arrested by Uttar Pradesh's anti-terror squad

A suspected Pakistan intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI), agent Aftab Ali has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh's Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS) in Faizabad today. In a joint operation conducted by the UP ATS, Military Intelligence and UP Intelligence, Aftab Ali was picked up from Faizabad, IG ATS Aseem Arun said. Aftab is believed to have received training from the ISI in Pakistan and was in touch with officials in the Pakistan High Commission, the spokesman said, adding that the ATS was in possession of strong evidence against him. Developing (WION)

Suspected ISI agent arrested in Uttar Pradesh

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