Saleh Mohammed's personal secretary, a former cabinet minister in Rajasthan, has been arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan. Investigations reveal he visited Pakistan seven times in recent years.
Pakistan Spy: A major espionage case has emerged in Rajasthan, involving the arrest of Shakur Khan, the private secretary to Saleh Mohammed, a senior Congress leader and former cabinet minister, on charges of spying for Pakistan. Shakur Khan, who served as an Assistant Administrative Officer in the Jaisalmer District Employment Office, is accused of making seven trips to Pakistan over the past few years and contacting Pakistani intelligence agencies. Police have hailed the arrest as a significant success and will soon hold a press conference to provide detailed information.
Shakur Khan's Arrest and Investigation
Shakur Khan was detained by Rajasthan Police on May 28th. He has been under interrogation since then. Preliminary investigations reveal that Shakur Khan not only visited Pakistan but also had contacts with the ISI, Pakistan's intelligence agency. He was found to have close ties with two embassy employees in Pakistan, Ahsan-ur-Rehim alias Danish and Sohail Kamar. Security agencies had prior intelligence about Shakur Khan's suspicious activities and were monitoring him.
Accusation of Providing Intelligence to Pakistan
The Rajasthan Police investigation has revealed that Shakur Khan provided sensitive and strategically important information to Pakistan, even during Operation Sindur. He shared this information through WhatsApp, potentially endangering national security. Despite being a government employee, he engaged in these illegal activities.
Strict Scrutiny of Shakur Khan's Pakistan Visits
Shakur Khan's trips to Pakistan are under intense scrutiny. He obtained visas and made multiple visits to the Pakistani embassy. The investigation is being rigorously pursued under the direction of Vishnu Kant Gupta, Inspector General of Police (CID), Rajasthan. A case has been registered against Shakur Khan under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Investigating agencies are thoroughly examining the case and will soon present Shakur Khan before the CJM court.
Shakur Khan's Role and Influence
Shakur Khan worked as an Assistant Administrative Officer in the Jaisalmer District Employment Office and concurrently served as the private secretary to former minister Saleh Mohammed. As a private secretary, he had access to many sensitive documents and information, which he misused to maintain contact with Pakistani intelligence agencies.
Such activity not only questions the credibility of a government official in a sensitive position but also poses a serious threat to national security.
Rajasthan Police's Strong Action
Rajasthan Police has termed Shakur Khan's arrest a major success. Police say this case presents a serious security challenge to India. Investigating agencies are thoroughly examining the evidence provided by Shakur Khan and his Pakistani contacts. Police are also investigating the network of these Pakistani embassy employees and ISI agents. Rajasthan Police will soon provide detailed information about the case in a press conference.
This case highlights a potential weakness in national security arrangements. Both the central government and the Rajasthan administration have taken this espionage incident seriously. Agencies are on high alert and taking all possible steps to prevent any potential threat.
