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Guwahati: Guwahati police nabbed a Bihar man on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. The Special Task Force took Abhishek Kumar Singh into custody yesterday in the Satgaon area. Singh, a native of East Champaran, Bihar, was living in the city as a tenant. He is facing serious allegations.
Authorities claim he acted as a pipeline for sensitive security data, handing secrets to a Pakistan Intelligence Operative. The STF moved on the arrest after receiving specific intelligence from the Gajraj Sena. Officials are now digging into his digital footprint and past contacts to determine the scope of this breach.
Investigators are currently looking at the nature and reach of his network. They want to know exactly what he sent and who received the files. The state confirmed, "Further details regarding the alleged espionage network, the information allegedly passed on by Singh and whether any other individuals were involved are awaited as the investigation progresses."
Updated at 5th October 2026 at 1:47am
The scope of the probe expanded over the weekend. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on Sunday that police hauled in a second suspect, a retired Army jawan currently working under contract. Investigators believe this man and Singh were allegedly honey-trapped by handlers seeking sensitive data on troop movements.
During the raid on Singh’s residence, STF agents seized a mobile phone, multiple SIM cards, and various documents deemed incriminating. The suspect remains in custody as authorities coordinate with central intelligence agencies to trace the full extent of the operation.
Updated at 5th October 2026 at 10:01am
State officials confirmed the suspects will be transferred to federal custody for deeper interrogation. The investigation indicates the duo allegedly funneled intelligence regarding troop movements to foreign handlers.
Updated at 6th October 2026 at 1:48am
Investigators identified the second suspect as 39-year-old Ritesh Kumar Singh. A native of Begusarai in Bihar, he was picked up from a rented house in the Satgaon area. Police booked him under STF Police Station Case number 09/2026. Detectives are currently analyzing his role in assisting Abhishek Kumar Singh and determining how deeply he was linked to the intelligence breach.
While the first arrest occurred in the Gandhinagar area, officials confirmed the operation relied on intelligence developed by the Tezpur-based Gajraj Corps. As the probe widens, the focus remains on the pair's alleged efforts to compromise security operations.
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