Pathankot: A spy arrested in Pathankot transmitted live feeds of the movements of the Indian Army and paramilitary forces to Pakistan in exchange for ₹40,000. In January of this year, working in collusion with three accomplices, he installed a high-definition 360-degree camera on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway, a route frequently traversed by Army convoys.
SSP reveals the details
SSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon stated that the accused, Baljit Singh alias Bittu, had the camera installed at a local shop. Access to the device was shared between Baljit and his handlers within the Pakistani intelligence agency. He transmitted the live feeds to his Pakistani handlers via a private internet connection. Interrogation has revealed that he was receiving instructions from an individual based in Dubai.
Accused arrested
The police apprehended him on Wednesday night (May 20), following which he was taken into custody on a five-day remand. His interrogation is currently underway.
NH-44 Key route for troop and army movement
The Pathankot-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) is considered one of the most strategically vital routes for the Indian Army, the Air Force, and the Border Security Forces. This highway connects Punjab to Jammu and Kashmir and serves as the primary lifeline for the movement of troops, as well as for the transportation of weapons, ammunition, and essential military logistics to the Kashmir Valley and the border regions.