GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF), Assam, has arrested 39-year-old Ritesh Kumar Singh in connection with an espionage case for his alleged involvement in passing sensitive information concerning security forces to a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO).
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Singh, originally from Begusarai, Bihar, was picked up for interrogation from a rented house in Satgaon, Guwahati, and was subsequently arrested, the STF said.
According to the STF, Singh allegedly assisted prime accused Abhishek Kumar Singh, who was arrested on Sunday in connection with STF PS Case No. 09/2026.
Preliminary investigation has revealed Singh’s alleged involvement in espionage-related activities, including providing secret information concerning security forces to the PIO, the STF said.
Further investigation into the case is underway.
