The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will investigate the ISI’s spy network in India, which utilized CCTV cameras to monitor sensitive locations across the country. The Ghaziabad police initially uncovered the case, revealing the extensive reach of the network and prompting the NIA’s involvement. NIA officials are currently analyzing the case details and plan to explore various angles, including the possible involvement of hostile Intelligence agencies.
The investigation found that solar-powered CCTV cameras were installed at railway stations, with plans to extend this surveillance to other critical sites. The NIA’s probe will focus on determining if the surveillance activities were limited to crowded areas or included monitoring troop movements. Additionally, the agency will investigate whether the cameras were used to gather information on railway logistics and defense-related infrastructure.
Authorities emphasize the seriousness of the matter for national security, indicating that the ISI has intensified its espionage efforts post Operation Sindoor by the Indian armed forces. The NIA’s investigation will extend beyond Ghaziabad, Sonipat, and Delhi to examine the network’s operations at multiple railway stations and defense installations in various states. The agency’s jurisdiction allows for a nationwide probe to safeguard sensitive national security information.
In addition to scrutinizing the involvement of hostile Intelligence agencies and foreign handlers, the NIA will assess the extent of leaked information to rectify any damage and secure sensitive locations. Suspicions of funding from Pakistan for installing CCTV cameras and payments to ISI-backed handlers will also be investigated. The NIA has requested all relevant details from the Ghaziabad police to formally commence investigations into this espionage network.
