Rs 30,000 deal, 8 SIM cards and a young couple: The spy trail from Delhi to Pakistan
Delhi Police arrested a couple for allegedly working with Pakistan's ISI since 2024. They procured Indian SIM cards and sent them to Pakistan via Dubai. The couple provided logistical support and recruited people for espionage activities. Their Pakistani handlers paid them for the SIM cards and sensitive information. Investigations continue to identify more members of this alleged espionage…
New Delhi: The Delhi Police have arrested Md Sahil, 25, and his wife Sameera, 21, in an alleged Pakistan ISI-backed espionage operation since 2024. The couple, who allegedly worked for Pakistani intelligence operatives, were responsible for procuring Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan through Dubai. Reports suggest the pair came into contact with Pakistani agents via social media and were subsequently recruited for espionage activities, including reconnaissance of cantonment areas across India.
In return for their services, Sahil and Sameera were paid Rs 30,000 for each SIM card, according to police sources. Forensic analysis of their mobile phones revealed incriminating conversations with Pakistani intelligence operatives. The couple sent eight Indian SIM cards to Pakistan during 2024 and 2025, which were used to infiltrate Indian WhatsApp groups and gather sensitive information.
Police also discovered details about the recruitment of individuals to conduct reconnaissance of cantonment areas. The investigation has provided crucial insights into the modus operandi of the Pakistan-based handlers and their network of local operatives. Sahil, a BA graduate from Indira Gandhi National Open University, had been unemployed since June 2025 while planning to pursue an LLB.
Sameera, a BA graduate and former call centre worker in Noida, was arrested alongside her husband. Further investigation is underway to identify additional members of the alleged espionage network and determine the full extent of information shared with Pakistani handlers.
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