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Two Arrested in Raxaul for Supplying OTPs to Pakistani Operatives
In a joint operation by Bihar and Andhra Pradesh police, two youths were arrested in Raxaul for allegedly sharing one‑time passwords (OTPs) with Pakistani intelligence operatives. The suspects, Aditya Pandey, 23, of Naga Road in Raxaul, and Raja Kumar, 24, from Harlakhi in Madhubani district, are said to have helped Pakistani handlers activate Indian WhatsApp accounts in exchange for money. The investigation began with an Andhra Pradesh case (No. 0‑01/2026) and led investigators from Vijayawada to Raxaul on October 25 after tracing digital footprints linked to the suspects in the local market. The alleged network used Indian mobile numbers, forwarded OTPs to Pakistani operatives, and then set up WhatsApp accounts that were used for anti‑India operations and espionage. Police seized the suspects’ mobile phones, which contained logs of communications with Pakistani operatives and evidence of money transfers. The two were taken to Vijayawada on transit remand by the Andhra Police contingent to investigate further domestic and overseas connections. The raid was led by Sub‑Divisional Police Officer Manish Anand and Raxaul Station House Officer Ramesh Kumar Mahto, with assistance from the Vijayawada Police team.
Frequently asked questions
Who were the suspects arrested in Raxaul?
Aditya Pandey, 23, of Naga Road in Raxaul, and Raja Kumar, 24, from Harlakhi in Madhubani district.
What was the alleged activity of the suspects?
They allegedly shared OTPs with Pakistani intelligence operatives to activate Indian WhatsApp accounts used for anti‑India operations and espionage.
How did the investigation proceed?
The investigation began with Andhra Pradesh case No. 0‑01/2026, investigators traced digital footprints to Raxaul on Oct 25, seized the suspects’ mobile phones containing logs of communications and evidence of money transfers, and took them to Vijayawada on transit remand.