In a continuing crackdown on suspected espionage, Indian authorities announced the arrest of a paramilitary officer on Monday for allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrest follows heightened military tensions between the two countries in recent weeks.
According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, identified as Moti Ram Jat, was detained in Delhi on charges of passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
“The accused was actively engaged in espionage activities and had been sharing classified national security information with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023,” the agency stated.
A special court has remanded Jat into NIA custody until June 6 as investigations continue.
This arrest comes on the heels of a broader operation launched last week, during which Indian police detained ten individuals across Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi. Among those arrested were a university professor and a travel vlogger, allegedly linked to Pakistan or accused of making inflammatory remarks in connection with the recent military escalation.
