Two Held for 'Passing' Information to Pakistan on Defence Movements: Assam CM
Assam Police said the suspects were honey-trapped and shared security information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, with phones, SIM cards and documents seized.
- On Sunday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Assam Police arrested two individuals, including a retired army jawan, for allegedly passing sensitive security information to Pakistan.
- Preliminary investigation suggests Bihar native Abhishek Kumar Singh and his accomplice were allegedly honey-trapped by Pakistani intelligence operatives to extract secret information concerning security forces.
- During an operation in Guwahati on the night of October 3, the Assam Police Special Task Force recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, and incriminating documents from the suspects' rented residence.
- Sarma confirmed authorities will transfer the detainees to central agencies for further questioning as investigators work to uncover additional details regarding the alleged espionage activities.
- These arrests follow similar espionage cases involving Indian Navy personnel Pradeep Mukherjee and Lance Naik Adarsh Kumar, who were previously detained for allegedly leaking data to Inter-Services Intelligence.
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2, including ex-Army jawan, arrested for 'passing' defence info to Pakistan in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "today, as per input of central agencies, the Assam Police arrested two persons. One is a retired army jawan but currently working on a contractual basis with the army."
Retired army jawan among 2 arrested in Assam over Pakistan intelligence link
Assam Police arrested two men, including a retired jawan, over alleged espionage links with Pakistan. The case has raised concerns over honey-trap tactics and leaks of sensitive army movement details.
Retired Army jawan among 2 held for espionage in Assam
Assam Police, acting on central agency inputs, arrested two individuals, including a retired army jawan, for allegedly sharing security-related information with Pakistan. The arrests followed an operation by the Special Task Force, which also recovered incriminating evidence. Preliminary investigations suggest the accused were honey-trapped and involved in passing secret information to a Pakistani intelligence operative.
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