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Defence
Two Arrested in Navy Leak Case; 13 Personnel Under Scrutiny
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM
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Security agencies have arrested two individuals and placed 18 personnel, including 13 Navy members, under surveillance for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan intelligence.
Indian security forces have intensified their crackdown on a suspected espionage network, arresting two individuals in connection with the alleged leakage of sensitive military information to Pakistan intelligence operatives. The probe has revealed that 18 persons are currently under the scanner of the investigation.
Among those being scrutinized, 13 are identified as personnel of the Indian Navy. The allegations suggest that classified data was shared with foreign intelligence agencies, posing a significant threat to national security. Authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of the leaked information or the rank of the Navy personnel involved at this stage.
The arrests mark a critical phase in the ongoing investigation, which aims to dismantle the entire chain of communication between the domestic sources and the Pakistani intelligence apparatus. Security agencies are working to trace the flow of information and identify any other potential handlers or beneficiaries of the leaked data.
This incident highlights the persistent challenges faced by the Indian military in safeguarding its operational secrets against external infiltration. The case is expected to be handled with high sensitivity to prevent further compromise of national defense strategies.
Among those being scrutinized, 13 are identified as personnel of the Indian Navy. The allegations suggest that classified data was shared with foreign intelligence agencies, posing a significant threat to national security. Authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of the leaked information or the rank of the Navy personnel involved at this stage.
The arrests mark a critical phase in the ongoing investigation, which aims to dismantle the entire chain of communication between the domestic sources and the Pakistani intelligence apparatus. Security agencies are working to trace the flow of information and identify any other potential handlers or beneficiaries of the leaked data.
This incident highlights the persistent challenges faced by the Indian military in safeguarding its operational secrets against external infiltration. The case is expected to be handled with high sensitivity to prevent further compromise of national defense strategies.