Indian Army Secrets: Man Arrested for Sending Indian Army Secrets to Pakistan, CID Nabs Spy

The Jaipur unit of the Rajasthan Crime Investigation Department (CID) Intelligence has made a significant arrest, apprehending a man accused of collecting sensitive strategic information related to the Indian Army and transmitting it to his Pakistani handlers. The arrest, which took place in Sri Ganganagar district, marks. A crucial breakthrough in thwarting potential threats to national security. Officials confirmed the development on Monday, highlighting the ongoing vigilance of intelligence agencies.

Identification and Arrest of the Accused

The arrested individual has been identified as Prakash Singh alias Badal, a 34-year-old resident of Firozpur, Punjab. He was apprehended near the Sadhuwali military establishment in Sri Ganganagar under suspicious circumstances. The border intelligence team acted swiftly, taking him into custody. Initial investigations, including a technical analysis of his mobile phone, revealed continuous contact with foreign and Pakistani WhatsApp numbers, substantiating the allegations of espionage. This arrest represents a significant success for Indian security agencies in their counter-intelligence efforts.

Contact with ISI and Modus Operandi

Inspector General (Intelligence) Prafulla Kumar stated that the CID had been continuously monitoring the espionage activities of Pakistani intelligence agencies. During this surveillance, it was discovered that Prakash Singh alias Badal was in contact with the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI through social media platforms. He was actively collecting confidential and strategic information pertaining to the Indian Army from sensitive regions like Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat, and relaying it to his handlers located in Pakistan. His modus operandi involved the use of various digital channels,. Through which he attempted to conceal his identity and activities.

'Operation Sindoor' Connection

During interrogation, a startling revelation emerged: the accused, Prakash Singh alias Badal, had been in continuous contact with the ISI since the period of 'Operation Sindoor'. This indicates that his espionage activities weren't recent but had been ongoing for a considerable duration, suggesting he was part of an established network. The information he transmitted included details about Indian Army vehicles, military installations, the geographical layout of border areas, critical bridges, roads, railway lines, and new construction projects. All such information is highly sensitive and crucial for the nation's defense and security.

Expansion of Anti-National Activities

Beyond direct espionage, Prakash Singh was involved in another grave anti-national activity, while officials disclosed that he provided 'OTPs' (One Time Passwords) of mobile numbers issued in the names of Indian citizens to Pakistani agents, upon their demand. These OTPs were then used by Pakistani agents to activate WhatsApp accounts on Indian numbers, which were subsequently utilized for espionage and other illicit activities. Thus, he wasn't only sharing confidential information but also facilitating. Pakistani agents in misusing India's communication network for their nefarious purposes.

Financial Gains and Further Proceedings

Prakash Singh alias Badal wasn't merely driven by ideological motives for his. Espionage and anti-national acts; he was also receiving financial compensation from his Pakistani handlers. This monetary incentive likely fueled his continued involvement in these illicit activities. Following his arrest, the accused was brought to the Central Interrogation Centre in Jaipur for further proceedings. Here, he underwent extensive questioning by various intelligence agencies, and a detailed technical analysis of his mobile phone corroborated all the aforementioned facts. Prakash Singh has been formally arrested under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, marking a critical step in safeguarding the nation's internal security.