Four ‘Raw Agents’ in Karachi Arrested in Major Raid

Karachi police, in a joint operation with intelligence agencies, detained four individuals suspected of operating as agents for India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in the Quaidabad area of Malir, Karachi. The arrests followed a targeted raid based on credible intelligence, exposing an alleged espionage network.

The suspects, all residents of Sujawal district in Sindh, were reportedly in direct contact with an Indian military officer, identified as a colonel, who allegedly served as their handler. Authorities seized a significant cache of weapons and materials during the operation, including four hand grenades, a Kalashnikov rifle, two pistols, and a vehicle previously stolen from a citizen. Sensitive items, such as photographs of strategic installations and geo-tagged data, were also recovered, indicating the suspects’ involvement in gathering and transmitting sensitive information to their handlers since 2009.

According to police statements, the operatives crossed into India multiple times via sea routes from Sujawal, meeting with Indian Border Security Force officials at a designated camp. In exchange for their activities, they received payments, liquor, and cigarettes, which were also confiscated during the raid. No links have been established between this group and other recently dismantled networks in Punjab, suggesting this was a distinct operation.

This development highlights ongoing concerns about foreign espionage in Pakistan’s largest city, with security forces remaining vigilant to counter such threats. The investigation continues to determine the full scope of the network and its activities.

Published in SouthAsianDesk, June 26th, 2025

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