Man suspected of spying for Pakistan's ISI remanded to police custody in Jaipur
Jaipur (PTI): A man accused of spying for the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI was remanded to police custody for four days by a Jaipur court on Saturday.
The suspect, identified as Jhabararam (28), was arrested on Friday and was produced before a court on Saturday, where he was remanded to police custody till February 4.
Rajasthan Police's Intelligence branch arrested him for allegedly transmitting sensitive Indian Army information across the border and engaging in anti-national activities.
ADG (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar said that the accused was in regular contact with Pakistani handlers through social media and was allegedly lured through honey-trap operations and monetary incentives to share sensitive information.
Jhabararam was detained from Jaisalmer and brought to the Central interrogation centre in Jaipur for joint interrogation.
On finding sufficient evidence, a case was registered under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and he was subsequently arrested.
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SIT formed to probe realtor C J Roy’s suicide case
Bengaluru (PTI): An SIT has been formed to probe the death of realtor C J Roy who allegedly shot himself when the Income Tax team was conducting searches in his office in Bengaluru, police said.
"In order to ensure a comprehensive and meticulous investigation into this case, the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, Seemanth Kumar Singh has ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and directed that the investigation of the case be transferred to the team,” a statement issued by the Bengaluru police said on Saturday.
The SIT will be headed by the Joint Commissioner of Police, West Zone, C Vamshi Krishna.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of South Division, Lokesh Jagalasar will function as the Investigating Officer.
In addition, the Central Division DCP Akshay Hake along with other senior officers deputed from various divisions and special units will be members of the team.
According to the statement, the SIT has been empowered to induct additional officers and resources as required for the purposes of the investigation.
All officers have been instructed to extend full cooperation to ensure that a lawful, prompt, and effective investigation is conducted.
All aspects of the case will be thoroughly examined, and relevant information will be communicated to the public in the coming days.
Speaking to PTI, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said, “We will see what the findings are. I can’t say anything right now till we find out what factors pushed him to that stage.”
Real estate tycoon Roy, who was in his late 50s, suffered bullet injuries from his licensed firearm at his office near Richmond Circle in the city.
Soon after a gunshot was heard, staff members rushed to his room and found him lying in a pool of blood. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
I-T sources said searches on Roy's premises had begun about two months ago.
Roy's brother has alleged that he might have taken the extreme step due to pressure from the central agency.
Originally from Kerala, Roy was also the honorary counsel of the Slovak Republic, according to the Police Commissioner.
