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Former Army Lance Naik arrested in Bengal on ISI espionage charges
West Bengal police have arrested a retired military personnel on suspicion of working as an intelligence asset for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. The suspect, hailing from Punjab's Tarn Taran district, held the rank of Lance Naik in the Indian Army.
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Law enforcement authorities in West Bengal apprehended a former Lance Naik from Rasulpur village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district on charges related to alleged espionage activities for Pakistan's ISI. The arrest marks another instance of security concerns regarding foreign intelligence recruitment in sensitive defense personnel.
The accused individual, a retired member of the Indian Army, was taken into custody following an investigation that revealed suspected connections to Pakistan's intelligence apparatus. Preliminary inquiries suggest the suspect may have been involved in gathering or transmitting sensitive information.
The case has been registered under relevant sections pertaining to national security and espionage. Investigators are conducting further interrogation to determine the extent of the alleged activities and any potential involvement of other individuals.
The arrest underscores ongoing security vigilance by Indian agencies regarding infiltration attempts by foreign intelligence services, particularly targeting former or serving military personnel who may possess access to classified information or strategic knowledge.