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Defence
Indian Air Force Officer Arrested Over Alleged Leak of Defence Secrets in Pakistan-Linked Honey Trap
✍️ The Federal
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 04:22 AM
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An Indian Air Force officer has been detained by authorities after being accused of leaking classified defence information following a honey trap operation linked to Pakistan.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has detained an officer after authorities allege that he leaked classified defence information following a honey trap operation linked to Pakistan.
The arrest came after an investigation by the Intelligence Bureau and the Directorate of Military Intelligence, which traced the leak to documents that were accessed through a covert operation allegedly orchestrated by Pakistani intelligence services.
The officer's identity has not been disclosed by the government, but officials said he is being held in a secure facility pending further inquiry. The case underscores the ongoing security concerns between India and Pakistan.
The IAF has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and has said it will cooperate fully with the investigation.
The arrest came after an investigation by the Intelligence Bureau and the Directorate of Military Intelligence, which traced the leak to documents that were accessed through a covert operation allegedly orchestrated by Pakistani intelligence services.
The officer's identity has not been disclosed by the government, but officials said he is being held in a secure facility pending further inquiry. The case underscores the ongoing security concerns between India and Pakistan.
The IAF has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and has said it will cooperate fully with the investigation.