**Cleric Arrested in Rajasthan for Alleged Espionage for Pakistan**
**Meta Description:** Delhi Police apprehends a cleric in Rajasthan for allegedly spying for Pakistan, raising concerns over national security.
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**Headline:** Delhi Police Arrest Cleric in Rajasthan for Alleged Spying for Pakistan
The Delhi Police have detained a cleric in Rajasthan on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan. The suspect, identified as Qasim, is believed to have undergone training in Pakistan and reportedly traveled there just a week prior to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police is currently conducting an interrogation of Qasim, who allegedly received around 200,000 Pakistani Rupees in various installments from Pakistan in exchange for intelligence.
During questioning, Qasim admitted to deleting all data from his phone after several suspected spies were arrested in the days following the Pahalgam attack. Authorities are now conducting a forensic examination of his phone to verify his claims. The results of this examination will clarify the nature and extent of the information Qasim may have shared with Pakistani operatives. Additionally, police are gathering Call Detail Records (CDR) to track his movements within India and identify individuals he was in contact with after his return.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Qasim returned to India from Pakistan approximately one week before the Pahalgam incident. He has relatives in Pakistan and reportedly used these connections to travel and establish contact with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s intelligence agency. Allegations suggest that the ISI informed Qasim that his brother, Anees, was affiliated with them and encouraged him to follow suit, asserting that his position as a cleric would lend credibility to his communications.
Furthermore, police sources have revealed that Qasim’s brother, Asin, is currently on the run, with a search operation underway for him. Asin is also believed to have made multiple trips to Pakistan.
This arrest is part of a broader anti-espionage initiative that has seen over a dozen individuals detained across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in recent weeks, including notable figures such as Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What charges has the cleric been arrested on?**
A: The cleric has been arrested on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan and providing intelligence in exchange for money.