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Two arrested in Pakistan-linked naval espionage probe
Authorities have arrested two individuals as part of an investigation into an alleged spy network with links to Pakistan. The probe, dubbed Operation Firewall 2026, has identified 18 suspects including 13 naval personnel.
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Two arrests have been made in connection with an alleged espionage module with Pakistani connections, according to investigative sources. The two detained individuals are among 18 suspects being scrutinized in what authorities are calling Operation Firewall 2026.
The investigation, which commenced last Thursday, focuses on suspected intelligence gathering activities potentially linked to foreign intelligence services. Among those under investigation are 13 naval personnel, raising concerns about possible breaches of military security protocols.
Operation Firewall 2026 represents an expansion of ongoing security operations aimed at identifying and neutralizing espionage networks operating within India's defense establishments. The involvement of active-duty naval personnel in the suspected module has prompted heightened security reviews across military installations.
Investigators are examining the extent of information that may have been compromised and the duration of the alleged espionage activities. The case underscores persistent security challenges facing India's armed forces in countering foreign intelligence operations.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the identities of those arrested or the specific nature of the alleged intelligence breach, citing ongoing investigative procedures.