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Outrage over Imran Khan being kept in solitary confinement in windowless prison cell

Former prime minister’s supporters accuse Pakistani government of lying about his treatment as photos show his cramped jail conditions

A look inside Imran Khan’s Adiala Jail cell

Photographs shared by govt sheds light on special treatment received by former prime minister

A look inside Imran Khan’s Adiala Jail cell

Photographs presented in the Supreme Court by the federal government on Thursday shed light on the special treatment received by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan during his incarceration.

The images depicted Khan having a range of facilities including exercise bike and stretching belt for physical fitness, books, a separate kitchen, a special menu, an exclusive gallery for a walk, LED, a room cooler, and a study table.

To support its stance, the government also provided a list of individuals who have met with Khan, countering claims that he is being held in solitary confinement.

The former prime minister had previously claimed in the top court that he was being denied access to his lawyers. The government suggested that, if necessary, a commission could be appointed to verify these claims.

BEL employee arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly leaking sensitive info to Pakistan

•   Thu, Mar 20 2025 05:03:03 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Mar 20: A staffer of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan, sources revealed on Thursday. The arrest was carried out in a joint operation involving central intelligence agencies, military intelligence, and state authorities.

The accused, identified as Deep Raj Chandra, was employed in the Product Development and Innovation Centre Division at BEL and resided in the Mathikere locality of Bengaluru. Originally from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Chandra’s role within BEL granted him access to critical defense-related information.

Authorities are yet to disclose further details, and an official statement from central agencies is awaited. BEL, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, plays a crucial role in manufacturing advanced electronic systems for India’s defense forces.

Similar espionage cases in recent weeks

This arrest follows a series of espionage-related incidents in India. On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a junior works manager at the Kanpur Ordnance Factory for allegedly sharing classified information with a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative. The suspect, Ravindra Kumar, was taken into custody at the ATS headquarters in Lucknow on March 14.

Last month, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two individuals in Karnataka’s Karwar for allegedly leaking sensitive details about the Karwar Naval Base to Pakistan. The suspects, Vetana Tandel and Akshay Naik, were tracked down after months of surveillance. Investigators believe they were targeted through honey trapping, with a Pakistani intelligence operative allegedly luring them via social media.

According to sources, the accused shared photographs and naval movement details in exchange for money. Their involvement came to light following the arrest of another suspect, Deepak, in Hyderabad last year. Investigators uncovered evidence of financial transactions linked to the espionage activities.

The Karwar Naval Base, home to aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, is a strategically significant installation for the Indian Navy. It is undergoing expansion to become the largest naval base in the eastern hemisphere.

Security agencies are intensifying their crackdown on individuals suspected of aiding foreign intelligence networks, emphasizing the growing threat of espionage targeting India’s defense sector.

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