Haryana Youth Arrested for Allegedly Spying for Pakistan
Police in Nuh, Haryana, have arrested a youth accused of espionage for Pakistan. Authorities claim the individual shared sensitive information about the Indian Army and other military activities. This intelligence was allegedly passed to an employee at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. The arrest highlights ongoing counter-intelligence efforts and security concerns in the region. An investigation into the extent of the espionage activities is currently underway.
Unpacked:
At least six individuals have been arrested from Punjab's Malerkotla and Haryana for allegedly spying for a Pakistan High Commission official who was recently expelled from India.
The Indian government declared the implicated Pakistan High Commission staffer 'persona non grata' and ordered him to leave India within 24 hours, also issuing a formal diplomatic protest to Pakistan.
The accused reportedly leaked sensitive details about Indian Army movements, military activities, and photographs of Army cantonments and air bases to Pakistani handlers.
Yes, authorities have traced online payments to those arrested, and the investigation is focused on following the financial trail and uncovering additional operatives and linkages in the espionage network.