Spy arrested for sharing Army secrets with Pakistan

The Amritsar State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) has arrested a man accused of spying for Pakistan and sharing confidential information related to the Indian Army. The arrest was made late on Saturday night following a specific intelligence input.

The accused has been identified as Harpal Singh (35), a resident of the border area in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district. According to security agencies, Harpal Singh had allegedly been in contact with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), for nearly a year and was regularly passing on sensitive military information.

Officials said that acting on a tip-off, the SSOC teams laid a naka (checkpoint) and apprehended the suspect. During a search, a mobile phone and a CD were recovered from his possession. A preliminary examination of the mobile phone revealed Pakistani phone numbers, confirming his direct communication with handlers across the border.

Security agencies stated that due to his residence in a border belt, the suspect’s movements were already under surveillance. His arrest has raised serious concerns about cross-border espionage activities and the possible existence of a wider network.

Officials of the State Special Operations Cell said that the accused is being interrogated in detail and several crucial disclosures are expected. Investigators are trying to ascertain the exact nature of information shared, the channels used to transmit the data, and whether more individuals are involved in the espionage racket.

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections, and further investigation is underway. Security agencies are treating the matter with utmost seriousness as it directly concerns national security.