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Defence
Pakistani spy module honey-trapped Navy sailor in Andhra Pradesh: Police
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Police in Andhra Pradesh have revealed that a Pakistani spy module used honey-trapping tactics to target individuals, including a Navy sailor, within the state.
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have disclosed the activities of a Pakistani intelligence module operating within the state. According to police, the group employed honey-trapping methods to compromise targets, including a serving Navy sailor.
The investigation highlights the sophisticated tactics used by foreign intelligence agencies to infiltrate Indian security forces. Police officials stated that the module specifically targeted individuals in positions of trust to gather sensitive information.
While specific details regarding the extent of the data compromised are under review, the arrest and exposure of this network mark a significant counter-intelligence success for the state police. The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by external espionage activities targeting India's defense infrastructure.
Further legal proceedings are expected as the authorities continue to interrogate the suspects and trace their connections within the broader spy network.
The investigation highlights the sophisticated tactics used by foreign intelligence agencies to infiltrate Indian security forces. Police officials stated that the module specifically targeted individuals in positions of trust to gather sensitive information.
While specific details regarding the extent of the data compromised are under review, the arrest and exposure of this network mark a significant counter-intelligence success for the state police. The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by external espionage activities targeting India's defense infrastructure.
Further legal proceedings are expected as the authorities continue to interrogate the suspects and trace their connections within the broader spy network.