An expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer, identified as an ISI officer, attempted to recruit Indian nationals by targeting visa applicants and their relatives. He aimed to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. This incident follows a pattern of Pakistani intelligence operatives using the high commission for espionage, leading to previous expulsions and staff reductions.
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