Monitoring Desk:
An Indian national, Usman, the son of Abdul Rehman, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges related to espionage and terrorism.
Usman, who also holds Afghan citizenship, was arrested by security forces at the Chaman border in Balochistan, while attempting to cross into Pakistan.
According to sources, Usman had been under surveillance for several months before his capture.
Intelligence reports suggested his involvement in espionage and terrorist activities aimed at destabilizing the province.
He was reportedly attempting to enter Pakistan with the intent to carry out covert operations for Indian Intelligence Agencies.
Authorities have emphasized the severity of the charges against Usman, labeling his actions as a direct threat to national security.
Espionage and terrorism are severe offenses, particularly when they involve foreign nationals attempting to undermine the sovereignty of Pakistan.
Usman’s dual citizenship — Indian and Afghan — raised concerns about the cross-border espionage and terrorist operations.
The government has called on international bodies to take note of Indian cross border interference.
The trial, which took place in a special court, found Usman guilty of espionage and supporting terrorist activities in Balochistan.
The 20-year sentence is seen as a signal of Pakistan’s determination to tackle foreign interference on its soil.
Indian officials have yet to respond to the conviction amid already strained diplomatic tensions between the two countries after India’s humiliating defeat in Marka e Haq.
