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Defence
Former Army Soldier from Bihar Arrested in Pakistani Espionage Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 12:31 AM
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An ex-Army jawan from Bihar has been detained by Indian authorities on charges of spying for Pakistan. The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns over cross-border intelligence activities.
An ex-Army jawan from Bihar was taken into custody by the Indian security forces on Monday on allegations of spying for Pakistan. The arrest was made following an investigation that uncovered evidence of the individual’s involvement in transmitting sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agencies.
The former soldier, who had served in the Indian Army for several years, is accused of acting as a conduit for Pakistani operatives seeking to gain strategic advantage in the region. Authorities say the case is part of a broader effort to curb espionage activities linked to cross-border tensions.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe and is currently conducting a thorough inquiry into the extent of the alleged espionage network. The arrested individual is being held in a high-security facility pending further legal proceedings.
This incident underscores the ongoing concerns over intelligence infiltration and the need for stringent monitoring of former military personnel who may be targeted by foreign agencies.
The former soldier, who had served in the Indian Army for several years, is accused of acting as a conduit for Pakistani operatives seeking to gain strategic advantage in the region. Authorities say the case is part of a broader effort to curb espionage activities linked to cross-border tensions.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe and is currently conducting a thorough inquiry into the extent of the alleged espionage network. The arrested individual is being held in a high-security facility pending further legal proceedings.
This incident underscores the ongoing concerns over intelligence infiltration and the need for stringent monitoring of former military personnel who may be targeted by foreign agencies.