Punjab Police arrested a man for sharing army movement info with Pakistan’s ISI during Operation Sindoor (Representative Image)
In a major breakthrough for Indian intelligence, a man from Punjab has been arrested on charges of espionage after allegedly leaking sensitive military information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrest was made by the Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence Wing, with support from the Tarn Taran district police, amid growing national security concerns linked to Operation Sindoor.
The accused, identified as Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, hails from Mohalla Rodupur in Tarn Taran, a border district known for heightened military activity and frequent surveillance. According to police sources, Singh was actively communicating with Pakistan-based handlers and is suspected to have passed along classified information concerning Indian Army movements along the sensitive border region during the recent military drill Operation Sindoor.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Singh had established contact with Gopal Singh Chawla, a known pro-Khalistan figure operating from Pakistan who has been previously linked to anti-India propaganda and subversive activities. Authorities believe Chawla acted as a conduit for the ISI, tasking Singh with tracking and reporting the movement of troops and military logistics during ongoing defense operations.
During the arrest, a mobile phone was seized from Singh. Forensic examination of the device revealed critical evidence, including messages and multimedia content suspected to have been shared with Pakistan-based handlers. These included maps, photographs, and videos of sensitive defense locations in Punjab.
Security agencies consider this a serious breach, as the leaked details could have jeopardized national security, particularly in the backdrop of heightened tensions in the border areas. Sources say Singh may have been motivated by financial incentives and ideological influence—common tactics used by foreign intelligence operatives to lure vulnerable individuals into espionage.
The arrest comes amid India’s continued efforts to clamp down on cross-border intelligence networks and radical Khalistani operatives believed to be working in tandem with foreign agencies to destabilize the region. Police have registered a case under the Official Secrets Act and other relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to trace the full extent of the network and any possible collaborators.
This is not an isolated incident. Similar espionage cases have been reported from Punjab and other border states in the past, highlighting the need for stronger border surveillance, cyber intelligence, and community vigilance.
As the probe deepens, officials assure that India’s national security apparatus remains alert and uncompromising when it comes to identifying and neutralizing internal threats.
