Fri Sep 26 01:22:09 UTC 2025: **Summary of the Text:**

The text is a news article from The Hindu, dated September 26, 2025, reporting on the arrest of a man named Hanif Khan in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, on charges of espionage for Pakistan’s ISI. Khan is accused of sharing confidential information about the Indian Army, including details of Operation Sindoor, with a Pakistani handler through social media in exchange for money. The arrest was made by the Rajasthan CID Intelligence unit following surveillance of suspicious activities. This is the fourth espionage-related arrest in Jaisalmer this year.

**News Article:**

**Indian Man Arrested for Spying for Pakistan in Rajasthan**

**Jaipur, Rajasthan – September 26, 2025:** Indian authorities have arrested a man in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI. Hanif Khan, a 47-year-old resident of Basanpeer Jooni, was taken into custody on Thursday, September 25, 2025, by the Crime Investigation Department (CID-Intelligence) of the Rajasthan Police.

According to Dr. Vishnukant, IG CID, investigations revealed that Khan was allegedly in regular contact with Pakistani intelligence via social media, providing sensitive information about the Indian Army in exchange for financial compensation.

“He was in touch with a Pakistani handler during Operation Sindoor and was sharing details about the Army’s movements,” Dr. Vishnukant stated.

Authorities claim Khan had easy access to border areas and shared details about important military installations and Army movements. Technical analysis of his mobile phone confirmed his involvement in providing critical military intelligence to the ISI.

A case has been registered against Khan under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

This is the fourth espionage-related arrest in Jaisalmer this year, highlighting ongoing concerns about cross-border intelligence activities in the region. The investigation is ongoing.

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