KATHUA: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a 24-year-old truck driver in Kathua for allegedly operating a live surveillance system to monitor the movement of Indian Army personnel and military convoys and sharing the footage with suspected Pakistani intelligence handlers, sources said.
The accused, identified as Aman, a resident of Kathua, reportedly lived near the International Border (IB). According to preliminary information, he had installed a CCTV camera outside his residence, allegedly to monitor the movement of Army personnel and military convoys in the area.
Investigators suspect that the camera was used to transmit live footage of military activity to handlers across the border. Sources said Aman was allegedly paid ₹20,000 for providing surveillance footage.
The arrest reportedly followed a counter-intelligence operation involving the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), which is believed to have uncovered an alleged surveillance network linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) targeting the activities of military units under the Indian Army’s XVI Corps.
According to sources, the alleged Pakistani handlers had provided Aman with a SIM-enabled CCTV camera capable of transmitting live footage. The device was reportedly used to relay information concerning military movements and personnel.
The case has raised security concerns over the possible use of locally based individuals and technology-enabled surveillance systems to collect sensitive information relating to military deployments and movements in border areas.
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the extent of the accused’s alleged involvement, identify his contacts and determine the nature and volume of information allegedly transmitted. Investigators are also expected to examine the CCTV equipment, communication links and financial transactions associated with the suspected operation.
Further details, including the identities of the alleged intelligence handlers and the precise nature of the information allegedly shared, are awaited. The allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation as security agencies continue their probe.
