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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 27, 2016, 18:37:04 IST
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Ten things to know about Pakistan's spying and Mehmood Akhtar
Pakistan high commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar was caught by Delhi Police with sensitive defence documents. He has been asked to leave India within 48 hours. Here's all you need to know about Mehmood Akhtar and the espionage ring:
18:37 (IST) Oct 27
Mehmood Akhtar, who worked in the visa section of the high commission, was procuring critical details from two other accomplices who have been arrested.
18:36 (IST) Oct 27
He is on deputation to Pakistan's ISI since January 2013 and is a serving Hawaldar at the Baloch Regiment of Pakistan army.
18:36 (IST) Oct 27
Akhtar was released after prolonged questioning because of his diplomatic immunity as he is posted in the Pakistan high commission (PHC) of Delhi.
18:36 (IST) Oct 27
Pakistan, on the other hand, has denied Mehmood Akhtar's involvement in spying.
18:36 (IST) Oct 27
Akhtar initially possessed an Aadhar card in the name of Mehboob Rajput.
18:36 (IST) Oct 27
He claimed to be a resident of Delhi's Chandni Chowk.
18:34 (IST) Oct 27
The other two arrested are residents of Rajasthan and identified as Maulana Ramzan and Subhash Jangir. They have been sent to 12 days of police remand.
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