Indian investigators have identified Nasir, a former Pakistan Police sub-inspector turned YouTuber, as a key ISI handler in cross-border espionage. He and Naushaba Shehzad allegedly cultivated Indian influencers, offering visas and luxury accommodations in exchange for pro-Pakistan content. This operation aimed to create a favorable narrative and gather intelligence, with connections leading to expelled officials and arrested YouTubers.
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