AMRITSAR: Amritsar Rural Police in a major intelligence-based operation apprehended two people suspected of espionage activities linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. (ISI).

The arrested accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh aka Gopy Foji and Sahil Masih aka Shali.

"Amritsar Rural Police apprehended two persons suspected of espionage activities linked to #Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrested accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh @ Gopy Foji & Sahil Masih @ Shali," posted DGP Punjab Police on social media X.

The preliminary investigations by the Police revealed that the accused, Gurpreet Singh, was in direct contact with the operatives of Pakistan ISI and was suspected of sharing sensitive and confidential information via pen drives.

The key ISI handler in the case has been identified as Rana Javed.

"Preliminary investigation reveals that Gurpreet Singh was in direct contact with operatives of the Pakistan ISI and is suspected of sharing sensitive and confidential information via pen drives. The key ISI handler involved in the case has been identified as Rana Javed. Two mobile phones reportedly used to communicate with ISI operatives has been seized," the post further read.

Further investigation is underway to dismantle the broader espionage terror network and identify all collaborators.

The operation led by the Punjab Police highlights the state's commitment to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and integrity.