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Former Army officer held for allegedly leaking military intelligence to Pakistan
Tamil Nadu police have arrested a retired Army captain on suspicion of sharing sensitive military information with a Pakistani intelligence operative. The investigation revealed contact between the accused and a foreign agent through encrypted messaging over the past year.
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Police in Vellore have arrested a former Army captain identified as Babu, a resident of Keelavalam village on the town's outskirts, in connection with an alleged military intelligence breach. According to law enforcement, central agencies conducting the investigation discovered that a Pakistani agent made contact with Babu through WhatsApp approximately a year ago, initiating what authorities suspect was an intelligence-gathering operation.
The arrest marks a significant security concern for Indian defence establishments, highlighting vulnerabilities in information security among military personnel. Investigators from central agencies are reported to have identified the foreign contact and traced the communications that led to the filing of charges against the retired officer.
Detailed information regarding the nature of the allegedly leaked intelligence and the extent of the breach remains under investigation. Authorities have indicated that the case involves coordination between state police and central security agencies to determine whether additional individuals were involved in the information transfer.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about cyber-based recruitment of military and defence personnel by foreign intelligence services. Babu is currently in custody as the investigation continues to establish the full scope of the alleged espionage operation.