Kolkata/IBNS, May 21 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kolkata resident accused of passing confidential security-related information to Pakistani intelligence operatives as part of an alleged anti-India espionage and terror conspiracy.

The agency identified the accused as Zafar Riaz, also known as Rizvi.

According to the NIA, Zafar Riaz had been under investigation, and a Look Out Circular (LOC) had already been issued against him before his arrest.

The agency said legal proceedings were also underway to declare him a Proclaimed Offender when he was taken into custody.

He has been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Official Secrets Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act....