HARARE: Former operatives of the Indian Special Forces, including Sidhu Sarup Singh, have been arrested in Zimbabwe for engaging in suspicious activities. The arrests were made by the Zimbabwe Central Intelligence Organization, unearthing a complex web of clandestine operations allegedly conducted by these operatives at the behest of RAW.
According to reports, Singh, a former officer of the Indian Special Forces unit based in Zimbabwe, was apprehended along with several other Indian operatives for their involvement in activities deemed suspicious by Zimbabwean authorities. Despite being ostensibly deployed for employment purposes, these people were reportedly running an ‘intelligence network’ and engaging in covert operations, particularly targeting Chinese diplomatic interests in the region.
The arrest took place during a sting operation at an upscale restaurant in Harare, where Singh was found in the company of unidentified persons. It was revealed that they had entered Zimbabwe from Mozambique under the guise of investors, utilizing forged documents to conceal their true intentions.
Indian Special Forces Involvement Illicit Activities in Foreign Countries
Singh, who had previously misrepresented himself as an investor and even held meetings with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, now faces potential charges or deportation following investigations into his activities. Sources within the Zimbabwe Central Intelligence Organization disclosed that Singh is currently detained at Borrowdale Police Station, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Furthermore, it has been alleged that Singh’s daughter is among the 100 Indians who were reportedly trafficked to Zimbabwe, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding situation. Additionally, News Mumbai reported that the NV Group Chairman Ashok Jain, suggesting a personal connection between Jain and a former Indian Special Forces unit.
The case underscores the challenges posed by illicit activities carried out by Indian nationals with military backgrounds in foreign territories, raising concerns about diplomatic repercussions and international security implications.
