Indian Embassy employee posted in Russia arrested for spying for Pakistan

New Delhi: An employee of the Indian Embassy in Moscow of Russia has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI.

The accused, identified as, Satendra Siwal, a resident of Shahmahiuddinpur village in Hapur was, working as a Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in the Ministry of External Affairs.

According to reports, the arrested was done after ATS received intelligence from confidential sources suggesting that ISI handlers were enticing Indian MEA employees. The ISI were also offering financial incentives in exchange for sensitive information related to the Indian Army.

During investigation, Satendra was identified as a key player in this espionage network. He was allegedly extracting confidential documents by exploiting his position within the Indian. The accused also allegedly passed critical information concerning the strategic activities of the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, and Indian military establishments to ISI handlers.

Following the investigation, Satendra Siwal was summoned to the ATS Field Unit in Meerut for interrogation. During interrogation, he confessed to his involvement in spy activities. Based on the confession, he has been arrested and further investigation is underway.

Satyendra Siwal working as MTS (Multi-Tasking, Staff) at the Ministry of External Affairs, has been arrested by UP ATS. He is accused of working for ISI. Satyendra was posted at the Indian Embassy in Moscow. He is originally a resident of Hapur: UP ATS pic.twitter.com/BY4ueim0KU

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2024