NIA arrests Kolkata resident for spying for Pakistan intelligence

On 2026-05-20, India’s National Investigation Agency arrested Kolkata resident Zafar Riaz, also identified as Rizvi, in an espionage case tied to alleged spying for Pakistan intelligence operatives. The arrest was reported in New Delhi and concerns a resident of Kolkata who had a lookout circular issued against him. Officials said proceedings were underway to declare him a proclaimed offender when he was taken into custody.