The Itanagar police have arrested two persons for reportedly spying for Pakistani handlers from Arunachal Pradesh.

The duo, identified as Nazir Ahmad Malik and Sabir Ahmed Mir, both residents of Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir, were arrested on 21 November here after the police received credible information about their possible involvement in espionage activities. Nazir was detained first from Ganga village, and based on the information he provided, Sabir Ahmed Mir was arrested from Abotani Colony on the same day.

According to a local journalist, the duo had been sharing vital information about Army movements and installations in Arunachal Pradesh with their Pakistani handlers through a Telegram channel.

The two have been regular visitors to Arunachal, reportedly coming to the state for seve

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