Goa, May 19 -- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown against espionage, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a man in Moradabad for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The accused, identified as Shahzad, is a resident of Tanda in the Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Authorities allege that Shahzad had been actively passing sensitive national security information to ISI handlers in Pakistan. Investigations revealed that he had traveled to Pakistan multiple times, where he reportedly established deeper links with intelligence operatives.

According to the STF, Shahzad's activities went beyond espionage. He was also deeply involved in cross-border smuggling operations, dealing in...