In a joint operation with counter-intelligence agencies, Punjab police nabbed a suspected Pakistani spy who was in touch with Pakistani intelligence officials and shared key specific details regarding Operation Sindoor. Allegedly, the suspect was also in touch with Pakistani-based Khalistan supporter Gopal Singh Chawla.
According to Punjab police, Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Mohalla Rodupur, was arrested by Tarn Taran police following inputs from counter-intelligence agencies. "Arrested accused had been in contact with the #Pakistan #ISI and Gopal Singh Chawla, sharing sensitive information concerning army movements during #OperationSindhoor," Punjab police chief Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X on Tuesday.
"Investigations have revealed that he was engaged in sharing classified details, including troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a threat to national security. Preliminary investigation reveals that Gagandeep Singh had been in touch with Pakistan-based Khalistani supporter Gopal Singh Chawla for the past five years, through whom he was introduced to the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). He also received payments from #PIOs via #Indianchannels," the police chief said.
Gagandeep Singh's arrest comes following security forces' intensified action against Pakistani spy ring in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Sleuths have arrested over 10 persons, including popular YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, for alleged connection with Pakistani spy handlers.
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Police have recovered Singh's mobile phone containing details of intelligence he shared with Pakistani spy operatives. The phone also reportedly had contacts of 20 ISI operatives. "Thorough financial and technical investigations are underway to trace other linkages and establish the full scope of this espionage network," Yadav said.
India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7, to avenge the killings of 26 persons in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam by Pakistan-based terrorists. After days of heightened military action, India and Pakistan agreed to stop firing on May 10.
