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2mo ago

Punjab Police Arrest Two for Espionage Linked to Pakistani High Commission, Recover Drone-Smuggled Arms

The arrests and arms recoveries highlight growing security challenges at the Indo-Pak border, with investigations focusing on espionage networks and drone-based smuggling operations.

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The initial probe revealed that the accused had been receiving payments through online transactions in exchange for classified information. (Pic used for representation)
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Overview

  • Two individuals were arrested by Punjab Police for allegedly leaking sensitive Indian Army movement details to a handler connected to the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi.
  • Preliminary investigations revealed the suspects received payments through online transactions and were involved in funding other local operatives.
  • Joint operations by Punjab Police and BSF foiled drone-based arms smuggling attempts in the Amritsar and Ferozepur sectors, recovering weapons and explosives.
  • Seized items included pistols, live cartridges, hand grenades, RDX, detonators, and a DJI MAVIC Air 3 drone carrying disassembled firearm components.
  • Multiple FIRs have been registered under the Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, and Aircraft Act, with ongoing investigations into financial trails and additional operatives.