UAPA Invoked Against 21 in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Racket

• Police invoke stringent UAPA against 21 suspects in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, elevating it to a national security investigation.
• The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act imposes stricter bail conditions and allows investigators up to 180 days for chargesheet filing.
• Suspects, including a woman and six juveniles, allegedly passed sensitive information to a Pakistan-based handler via social media.
• Racket operated across NCR, UP, and Bihar; accused maintained cover through low-profile jobs like daily-wage labor.
• Key accused Sameer alias Shooter apprehended in Delhi; two juveniles installed CCTV cameras near military-significant locations.