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Defence
Punjab Woman Arrested for Supplying Classified Data to Pakistani Intelligence
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:48 PM
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A woman in Punjab has been detained after authorities discovered she allegedly transmitted classified information to Pakistani intelligence.
A woman was taken into custody by Punjab police on Thursday after evidence emerged that she had shared classified data with Pakistani intelligence agencies. The arrest took place in the state’s capital, where investigators seized electronic devices that reportedly contained sensitive documents.
Punjab’s Directorate General of Investigation said the case is being treated as a serious breach of national security. Officials confirmed that the woman is being interrogated under the Prevention of Terrorist Activities Act and that a formal charge sheet will be filed.
The authorities warned that any attempt to leak state secrets to foreign intelligence could lead to severe legal consequences, including long-term imprisonment. The case has prompted a review of security protocols for handling classified material within the state.
Experts note that this incident underscores the ongoing threat of cross‑border espionage, especially in regions bordering Pakistan. The government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and preventing future leaks.
Punjab’s Directorate General of Investigation said the case is being treated as a serious breach of national security. Officials confirmed that the woman is being interrogated under the Prevention of Terrorist Activities Act and that a formal charge sheet will be filed.
The authorities warned that any attempt to leak state secrets to foreign intelligence could lead to severe legal consequences, including long-term imprisonment. The case has prompted a review of security protocols for handling classified material within the state.
Experts note that this incident underscores the ongoing threat of cross‑border espionage, especially in regions bordering Pakistan. The government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and preventing future leaks.