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Defence
Indian Army Soldier and Chinese National Detained in North Bengal on Spy Charges
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:14 AM
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The Army jawan and a Chinese citizen were arrested by security agencies in north Bengal on suspicion of espionage, officials said.
Security forces in north Bengal have taken into custody an Indian Army jawan and a Chinese national on allegations of gathering intelligence for a foreign power. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by the Army, the local police and the Intelligence Bureau, according to statements released by the authorities.
Investigators say the two suspects were suspected of communicating sensitive defence information to external agents, a charge that falls under the Official Secrets Act. The case comes amid heightened vigilance along the India‑China border, where both sides have been closely monitoring each other's military movements.
Senior officials declined to disclose the exact location of the arrests or the identities of the individuals involved, citing security concerns. They added that the suspects will be presented before a court in West Bengal within the next 24 hours, and that the investigation will continue to determine the full extent of any espionage network.
Investigators say the two suspects were suspected of communicating sensitive defence information to external agents, a charge that falls under the Official Secrets Act. The case comes amid heightened vigilance along the India‑China border, where both sides have been closely monitoring each other's military movements.
Senior officials declined to disclose the exact location of the arrests or the identities of the individuals involved, citing security concerns. They added that the suspects will be presented before a court in West Bengal within the next 24 hours, and that the investigation will continue to determine the full extent of any espionage network.