{
  "id": 16834119,
  "title": "Two held in Raxaul for allegedly helping Pakistani operatives activate Indian WhatsApp accounts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/two-held-in-raxaul-for-allegedly-helping-pakistani-operatives",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T02:33:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/two-held-in-raxaul-for-allegedly-helping-pakistani-operatives-activate-indian-whatsapp-accounts-101793121654697.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Raxaul, East Champaran, Bihar, police have apprehended two individuals, Aditya Pandey, 23, and Raja Kumar, 24, for allegedly assisting Pakistani intelligence operatives in activating Indian WhatsApp accounts, according to SDPO Manish Anand. The pair were identified through an investigation stemming from an ongoing Andhra Pradesh case (Case No. 0-01/2026). Subsequent to tracking digital footprints, a team from Vijayawada arrived in Raxaul on October 25 to assist in the operation.\n\nThe syndicate's approach entailed obtaining Indian mobile numbers and transmitting One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to Pakistani operatives, enabling them to configure and manage WhatsApp accounts posing as authentic Indian users. These accounts were then utilized for anti-India activities and espionage, jeopardizing the nation's sovereignty, unity, and internal security. In exchange for providing these codes, Pandey and Kumar were paid significant sums by their Pakistani handlers.\n\nUpon receiving a lead, law enforcement authorities assembled a specialized raiding unit, comprising Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manish Anand, Raxaul Station House Officer (SHO) Ramesh Kumar Mahto, and personnel from the Vijayawada Police contingent. During the coordinated raids, the suspects' phones were seized, and forensic analysis revealed evidence of communication with Pakistani operatives and documentation of money transactions for their services. Both were transferred to Vijayawada for further investigation by the Andhra Police, pending the potential discovery of additional links domestically and overseas.",
  "summary": "Bihar, Andhra police arrest two in Raxaul for allegedly sharing OTPs with Pakistani operatives.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aditya Pandey, 23, and Raja Kumar, 24, arrested in Raxaul, Bihar.",
    "Pakistani operatives aided in activating Indian WhatsApp accounts.",
    "Accounts used for anti-India activities and espionage."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The exploitation of local residents to facilitate digital espionage highlights how foreign intelligence services leverage domestic mobile access to bypass security barriers and impersonate authentic Indian users.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}