Indian Muslims, Pakistan targeted again in media hype over ‘spy’ arrest
Experts call it a routine case to stoke anti-Pakistan, anti-Muslim sentiments
New Delhi: In yet another attempt to malign Indian Muslims and vilify Pakistan, Indian authorities have claimed to arrest a 59-year-old man in Delhi on unverified charges of espionage and alleged foreign links — a case observers say follows a familiar pattern of propaganda aimed at fueling communal hatred and external hostility.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian media reports said, the Delhi Police claimed to have arrested Mohammad Adil Hussaini, also known as Syed Adil Hussain, from Seemapuri, accusing him of links with a “foreign-based nuclear scientist” and a so-called fake passport racket. Police alleged that the accused had travelled to several countries, including Pakistan, and had obtained fake identity cards of a sensitive installation — charges that remain unsupported by credible evidence.
Senior police officer Pramod Kushwah said Adil and his brother Akhtar Hussaini were allegedly involved in preparing forged documents and supplying information abroad. However, no substantial proof or official confirmation from any intelligence agency has been made public.
Human rights analysts note that such high-profile arrests of Muslims on espionage allegations are often used by the Modi-led regime to divert attention from internal crises and to bolster its anti-Pakistan narrative. The case comes amid rising anti-Muslim rhetoric and increasing Hindutva-driven propaganda linking Indian Muslims to terrorism or espionage.
Observers point out that India’s police and media frequently collaborate to sensationalize cases involving Muslim names or Pakistan references — later found baseless after months or years of detention. “The objective is not justice, but headlines that reinforce communal prejudice,” said one Delhi-based rights activist.
The arrest of Mohammad Adil follows a series of similar incidents in which Indian authorities have accused individuals of “spying for Pakistan” or “links with foreign handlers,” without presenting verifiable evidence or allowing transparent trials.
