Health worker arrested for spying sent new IAF & BSF sites’ visuals to Pak, got ₹40,000
In a shocking revelation, a health worker from Gujarat has been arrested for spying on behalf of Pakistan. Sahdev Singh Gohil, a resident of Gandhinagar, was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani agent. According to reports, Gohil sent photos and videos of newly-constructed or under-construction Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF) sites to his Pakistani handler.
The arrest was made after a thorough investigation by the ATS, which was launched following a tip-off from intelligence agencies. Gohil, who was working as a health worker in a government hospital, was paid ₹40,000 cash by an unidentified man for his services.
The investigation revealed that Gohil had purchased a SIM card using his Aadhaar card and had activated WhatsApp on it for the Pakistani agent’s use. He would regularly send sensitive information, including photos and videos, to his handler, who was based in Pakistan.
The ATS officials said that Gohil had been working as a spy for the Pakistani agency for several months, during which he had shared crucial information about the IAF and BSF bases. The information shared by Gohil included details about the layout, infrastructure, and security measures of the bases.
The ATS officials also recovered a few incriminating documents and gadgets from Gohil’s possession, including a mobile phone, a pen drive, and a pair of binoculars. The phone was seized as it contained several WhatsApp conversations between Gohil and his Pakistani handler.
The investigation revealed that Gohil had been recruited by the Pakistani agency through a middleman, who had approached him with a lucrative offer. The middleman had promised Gohil a large sum of money in exchange for his services, and Gohil had agreed to work for the agency.
The ATS officials said that Gohil’s arrest was a major success for the agency, as it had disrupted a major espionage racket involving Pakistan. The agency has also recovered several documents and gadgets that were seized from Gohil’s possession, which will be used as evidence in the case.
Gohil’s arrest has sent shockwaves across the country, with many questioning how a health worker could be involved in espionage activities. The government has also come under scrutiny, with many demanding to know how such a sensitive plot was not detected earlier.
The case highlights the need for stricter surveillance and vigilance in the country, particularly in sensitive areas like the border. It also underscores the need for more effective measures to prevent espionage activities and to detect and prosecute those involved in such activities.
In a statement, the ATS officials said that Gohil’s arrest was a major achievement for the agency, and that it had sent a strong message to those involved in espionage activities. “We will leave no stone unturned to ensure that those involved in such activities are brought to justice,” said an ATS official.
Gohil has been booked under the Official Secrets Act and is currently being interrogated by the ATS officials. The investigation is ongoing, and it is expected that more details will emerge in the coming days.
