Question : ISI NETWORK IN UP



(a) Whether Central intelligence agencies have conducted any inquiry about the spreading of ISI network in several districts of Uttar Pradesh;

(b) If so, the details thereof;

(c)Whether any talks has been held with Uttar Pradesh Government on the said issue; and

(d) If so, the outcome thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a) & (b) : The Central and State Security and intelligence agencies remain alert to thwart the designs of ISI. 21 ISI backed espionage modules have been busted in the country during the year so far, out of which 4 modules were busted in Uttar Pradesh.

(c) & (d) : The Central Government has been sensitizing the State Governments about the activities of ISI. Periodic coordination meetings are also held with the State Governments for sharing inputs from various quarters and for devising strategies to counter such activities.