Archive · 21 Jul 2026
UP ATS Arrests Suspected ISI Agent
A 29-year-old man named Shahrez Ahmad was arrested in Uttar Pradesh by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
The ATS suspects that Ahmad was working as an agent for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and was planning to carry out terrorist activities.
According to the ATS, Ahmad came in contact with ISI operatives through Facebook and Signal and was tasked with getting weapons and explosives from Rajasthan.
A case has been registered, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
Shahrez Ahmad, a 29-year-old man, was arrested in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh.
He is suspected of working as an ISI agent and conspiring to carry out terrorist activities.
Ahmad allegedly came in contact with ISI operatives through Facebook and Signal.
He was tasked with procuring weapons and explosives from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
A case has been registered at the ATS police station in Lucknow, and legal proceedings are underway.
- Who
- Shahrez Ahmad, a 29-year-old man
- What
- Arrested on suspicion of working as an ISI agent and conspiring to carry out terrorist activities
- When
- Tuesday, July 21
- Where
- Jamdhara village, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Allegedly came in contact with ISI operatives through social media and was tasked with procuring weapons and explosives
Government Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Nature of the Accusation
Government Perspective
The accused is suspected of working as an ISI agent and conspiring to carry out terrorist activities.
Accused's Perspective
The accused has not yet been proven guilty, and his side of the story is not yet known.
- Accused Name
- Shahrez Ahmad
- Age
- 29
- Location of Arrest
- Jamdhara village, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Arrest
- Tuesday, July 21
- Alleged Contact Method
- Facebook and Signal
- Alleged Task
- Procuring weapons and explosives from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
- Legal Status
- Case registered at ATS police station in Lucknow, further legal proceedings underway