Firozpur: BSF jawan arrested for sending confidential information to Pakistan

Nov 4 (AZINS) Police has arrested a BSF jawan from Firozpur in Punjab on charges of sending India's secret information to 'Pakistan Intelligence Operative Mirza Faisal'. Two mobile phones and 7 sims have also been recovered from him.

On the basis of a written complaint by the Deputy Commander of BSF 29 battalion, the police officers of Firozpur, Mamdot Police has arrested Sheikh Riazuddin alias Riyaz, resident of Rana Pura district Latur Maharashtra.He has been accused of sending secretive documents to Pakistan. Police have filed charges under him under the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and National Security Act 1980.

Currently, Riyaz is being interrogated by the police. He is an operator in the BSF as per the complaint filed by the Deputy Commander. He used social media platforms like Facebook Messanger from his phone to give confidential information to his Pak handler Mirza Faisal. The information ranged from details regarding fencing wire on the border, footage of the streets, contact number of officers etc.

The Madmot police based on complaint have started probe against him and has taken him into custody after getting remand from the court.