Two-Point Terror Threat: Why Pakistan is Targeting Khatu Shyam Temple and Monitoring Army Bases Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered a Pakistan-linked espionage network that aimed to map the Khatu Shyam Temple and install surveillance cameras near military installations. The plot, which involved two separate operations, was thwarted before it could be executed. The arrests of key suspects and the discovery of planned surveillance equipment have raised concerns about cross-border security threats. The investigation revealed that the network was designed to exploit the high foot traffic at the Khatu Shyam Temple, a major pilgrimage site in Rajasthan. Over a lakh devotees visit the temple on regular days, with numbers swelling to 2–3 lakh during festivals and up to 5 lakh on Ekadashi. This year’s Falgun Lakkhi Mela attracted approximately 30 lakh pilgrims, making it a prime target for potential attacks. The temple’s crowded environment, combined with relatively lighter security measures compared to other religious sites like Ayodhya or Varanasi, made it an attractive location for the perpetrators. The network’s ringleader, Sane Iram, operated under the guidance of a Pakistani handler and recruited individuals with Hindu names—Praveen, Raj, Shiva, and Ritik—as cover. These recruits were misled into believing they were performing routine tasks, while the group’s true objective was to gather intelligence. A total of 14 suspects, including Suhail, Sane Iram, and Azeem Rana, have been arrested. Rana’s phone contained images of the temple, further confirming the network’s focus.#intelligence_bureau #national_investigation_agency #khatu_shyam_temple #sane_iram #operation_sindoor
