The Rajasthan Police’s CID (Intelligence) has made a significant breakthrough by apprehending Rafiq Chand Shaikh, who stands accused of aiding Pakistan’s ISI in funding individuals linked to anti-national activities in India. This arrest is a crucial development in an investigation under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Earlier, individuals like Jhabra Ram and Sumit Kumar had been arrested for sharing sensitive information with ISI handlers.
CID (Intelligence) officials discovered that funds from ISI operatives, meant for espionage activities, were channeled through Rafiq Chand Shaikh. He allegedly maintained contact with an ISI handler for about four years and operated multiple bank accounts to facilitate fund transfers for suspected espionage agents. Following thorough verification of financial transactions, Rafiq Chand Shaikh was arrested on June 30 for his role as a funding agent for Pakistan’s intelligence agency.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities delving into potential connections to the alleged ISI funding network. Further scrutiny of financial transactions and individuals involved is underway to unravel the full scope of the network and identify all participants.
