India, Aug. 20 -- A 30-year-old man, suspected of spying for Pakistan, was detained by military intelligence (MI) in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and later handed over to Kotwali police.

The accused, identified as Jivan Khan, 30, a resident of the Sankada area, had previously worked at a restaurant located within the military area in Jaisalmer, news agency ANI reported, citing unnamed officials.

The accused man"was trying to regain entry into the Army station on Tuesday (August 19) when he was stopped at the gate," ANI reported, quoting sources as saying.

Following the examination of his mobile phone for suspicious activity, Khan was detained by military intelligence (MI) personnel and handed over to Kotwali police on Tuesday night, said offi...