Police are keeping a close watch on such networks and taking legal action whenever these modules are detected.
He urged people to remain vigilant, especially against calls from unknown numbers, and to not divulge any information, even if the caller presents herself as a woman.
The wife of a senior Army officer has been charged by Jammu and Kashmir police for allegedly passing sensitive information to operatives linked to foreign intelligence agencies, including China, and the matter is under investigation.
To counter drone droppings from across the border, police have partnered with the Border Security Force, setting up a second tier of security that extends four to five kilometres inside the border where droppings occur.
The Shahzad Bhatti Network, declared a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in September, is involved in smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics and poses a serious threat to internal security.
Police will investigate further and prosecute any operatives caught, while the government expects to tighten surveillance measures and expand the legal framework to curb such espionage activities.