Assam STF arrests second man for allegedly sharing security information with Pakistan operative

Guwahati: During further investigation, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police arrested another person for his alleged involvement in espionage-related activities and providing vital information to a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO).

Police said that Ritesh Kumar Singh (39), originally from Begusarai, Bihar, was picked up for interrogation from a rented house in Satgaon, Guwahati, and was subsequently arrested for allegedly assisting the prime accused, Abhishek Kumar Singh, who was arrested on Sunday in connection with the case.

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Police stated that a preliminary investigation has revealed Ritesh Kumar Singh’s alleged involvement in espionage-related activities, including passing secret information concerning security forces to the Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO). Further investigation is underway.

Abhishek Kumar Singh (31), originally a resident of Purba Champaran, Bihar, had rented a house at Gandhinagar under Satgaon Police Station, Guwahati.

During the operation, a mobile phone, SIM cards and incriminating documents were recovered and seized from his possession.