Meerut: The Delhi unit of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has arrested two males from Hapur for sharing photographs, movies and placement particulars of delicate websites with Pakistan-based handler and gangster Shahzad Bhatti, officers stated on Thursday.Hapur SP Kunwar Gyananjay Singh stated Azim Rana from Dhaulana in Hapur and his nephew Azad Rajput from Jai village in Meerut have been involved with Bhatti via social media. “The accused shared visuals and locations of places such as a Sanatan Dharma temple in Delhi, the Ravana temple in Bisrakh village of Greater Noida, and surrounding areas on Feb 19 this year,” Singh stated.Investigations revealed that Azim first got here involved with Bhatti by way of a social media platform in 2025. Initially sharing basic content material, he was later allegedly lured with cash to supply delicate inputs via different on-line platforms. The two have been additionally in contact via video calls. “An FIR has been registered against both accused under BNS sections 152 (acts endangering sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India), 61 (2) (criminal conspiracy) and sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act 1923. Further interrogation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the network,” Singh stated.Officials stated Bhatti has an extended felony background and alleged hyperlinks to cross-border networks. Known to function via social media and encrypted platforms, he has been accused by Indian companies of making an attempt to recruit youths for espionage and reconnaissance actions.Officials added that safety companies have been suspecting Bhatti used monetary inducements and digital outreach to develop his community, posing a possible menace to nationwide safety by focusing on weak people for illegal actions.
