Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Delhi Couple Arrested in Alleged Pakistan-Linked Spy Network
Delhi Police arrested a husband and wife named Mohammad Sahil and Sameera.
Police say they may have helped a spy network connected to Pakistan.
Investigators allege that the couple sent eight Indian SIM cards to Pakistan through Dubai.
The couple reportedly received about Rs 30,000 for doing this.
Police say the cards were used to create WhatsApp accounts that entered Indian groups.
Those accounts allegedly tried to collect sensitive information from people in India.
Police also allege that Sahil was asked to find people to watch military cantonment areas.
The couple’s phones reportedly contained chats with people described as Pakistani handlers.
The investigation is continuing, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Delhi Police arrested Mohammad Sahil and his wife, Sameera, over alleged links to a Pakistan-based espionage network.
Police allege the couple sent eight Indian SIM cards to Pakistan through Dubai during 2024 and 2025 for about Rs 30,000.
Investigators say the SIM cards were used in Pakistan to activate WhatsApp accounts and enter Indian groups seeking sensitive information.
Police allege Sahil was tasked with recruiting people to conduct reconnaissance near cantonments and gather details about certain Army personnel.
The investigation reportedly recovered two mobile phones and chats with alleged Pakistani handlers while authorities examine possible additional links.
- Who
- Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Mohammad Sahil and his wife, Sameera; police allege they worked with Pakistani intelligence operatives.
- What
- The couple was arrested over alleged espionage-related activities, including supplying Indian SIM cards and providing logistical and recruitment support.
- When
- The alleged contact began in 2024, SIM-card transfers occurred during 2024 and 2025, and the arrests were reported on August 28, 2026.
- Where
- The alleged local network operated in Delhi-NCR; the SIM cards were allegedly routed through Dubai to Pakistan.
- Why
- Police allege the SIM-based WhatsApp accounts were used to access Indian groups and seek sensitive information, while Sahil was allegedly assigned recruitment and reconnaissance-related tasks.
- Accused
- Mohammad Sahil, 25, and his wife, Sameera, 21
- Arresting agency
- Northern Range, Delhi Police Special Cell
- Alleged affiliation
- A Pakistan-based network that police describe as linked to or backed by the Inter-Services Intelligence
- SIM-card operation
- Eight Indian SIM cards were allegedly sent to Pakistan through Dubai during 2024 and 2025
- Reported payment
- Around Rs 30,000
- Alleged use
- The numbers were allegedly used to activate WhatsApp accounts, enter Indian groups and approach users for information
- Evidence cited
- Police reported recovering two mobile phones and finding chats and other conversations with alleged Pakistani handlers
- Name variation
- One report spells Sameera’s name as Samira
Sources
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ISI spy module busted in Delhi? Police arrest couple over alleged Pakistan links
Indian SIM cards sent to Pakistan via Dubai to access WhatsApp groups: Delhi Police bust spy module
Delhi Couple Arrested Over ISI Links. They Sent SIM Cards To Pakistan Via Dubai
Delhi Couple Accused of Scouting Army Cantonments for ISI
Delhi couple held for ISI spy network, supplying Indian SIMs to Pak
