Author : Ravindra Arya
In recent years, one of the gravest yet invisible threats emerging to India’s internal security is the meticulously orchestrated network of ISI-backed spies from Pakistan, Bangladeshi infiltrators, and Rohingya elements -who are not only engaged in espionage but also undermining India’s democratic processes.
"The Pakistan-Bangladesh Conspiracy : A Web of Espionage Through Marriage, Fake Documents and Voter IDs in India"
Pakistani Nationals -Infiltration into India Through Marriage
Recent developments have revealed that many Pakistani nationals are entering India under the pretext of marriage and subsequently acquiring sensitive documents such as Indian citizenship, Aadhaar cards, ration cards and even voter IDs. A youth from Rawalpindi has openly admitted that he had cast his vote in India. This is a clear indication of a serious lapse in India’s security system.
Double Standards-Pakistan’s Visa Policy and Attari Border
On one hand, Pakistan has shut down the Attari border even for its own citizens; on the other, it is sending its nationals to India on the pretext of “medical treatment”. Alarming reports have surfaced that several Pakistani nationals, who arrived on medical visas, have gone missing within India. The addresses they provided on visa applications were found locked and deserted during police investigations.
Moreover, many of these Pakistani nationals deliberately tore up their passports to conceal their identities and avoid deportation, thereby maximising their illegal stay in India. When apprehended by Indian authorities, these Pakistani individuals themselves admitted that destroying their passports was a calculated strategy. As India tightens its visa policies day by day, fresh revelations about such activities continue to emerge.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has alleged that opposition parties remain silent on this grave matter and appear to be acting as protectors of these Pakistani nationals.
NRC and the Opposition’s Politics
When the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) were proposed in 2019, opposition leaders — be they from leftist parties or the Congress — vehemently opposed it. It was during this period that the Popular Front of India (PFI) instigated riots and attempted to destabilise the nation. This raises the pertinent question: if the opposition truly acts in national interest, why did it not adopt a tough stance against infiltrators?
Highest Settlement of Pakistani Nationals in Nagpur-A Matter of Concern
Reports indicate that the highest concentration of Pakistani nationals has been identified in Nagpur. It is believed that owing to the proximity of the RSS headquarters, security agencies did not focus much on the area. This oversight is now being marked as a significant lapse.
Bangladeshi Infiltration Network Exposed in Ahmedabad
Recently, during a bulldozer drive in Ahmedabad, hundreds of illegal houses belonging to Bangladeshi nationals were demolished. Large quantities of fake ration cards and voter IDs from West Bengal were recovered, proving that Bangladeshi infiltrators are impersonating local citizens to breach India’s democratic processes.
Three Dangerous Networks — Rohingya, Bangladeshi and Pakistani Agents
Currently, three major infiltration networks are actively operating in India —
- Rohingya Muslim network
- Bangladeshi Muslim network
- Pakistani ISI-backed agents
Their objective is not only espionage but also to fuel internal unrest, communal tensions, and strengthen terrorist networks.
OGW-The Hidden Over Ground Worker Network
The ISI, through its Over Ground Workers (OGWs), conducts espionage under the guise of intellectuals, elderly persons, and ordinary civilians. This pattern has already been exposed in areas like Pulwama, Pahalgam and Pathankot in Jammu & Kashmir.
Tough Action by the BJP Government — The 'Get Out Pakistan' Policy
The central government is now taking stringent measures against this threat —
- – Identification and deportation of illegal Pakistani nationals
- – Harsh penalties for forged documents
- – Nationwide identification process on the lines of NRC
To safeguard the integrity, security and democratic framework of the country, it has become imperative to completely dismantle the Pakistani and Bangladeshi espionage networks entrenched in India. This is not merely a question of law and order but one of national identity and existence.
(Independent analyst-journalist on Indian folk culture, history and strategic affairs)
(Special Correspondent) Ravindra Arya | 2 May 2025
