Daijiworld Media Network – Tarn Taran
Tarn Taran, Jun 3: In a chilling reminder of the ever-present threat of cross-border espionage, Punjab Police have arrested a man from Tarn Taran for allegedly leaking sensitive Indian Army information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The development, which comes amid heightened national security operations under Operation Sindoor, has sent shockwaves across intelligence circles.
The accused, identified as Gagandeep Singh, was apprehended following a detailed surveillance operation. Police officials revealed that Singh maintained regular contact with Pakistan-based Khalistani sympathizer Gopal Singh Chawla — a name long on the radar of Indian agencies for his anti-India propaganda and ISI links.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed the arrest through a statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that Singh had been actively communicating with Chawla and other ISI handlers. During the arrest, police recovered a mobile phone loaded with classified military data and a directory of over 20 suspected ISI operatives.
Sources close to the investigation disclosed that Gagandeep Singh had been passing crucial details regarding Indian Army troop movements, deployment zones, and other classified data. These leaks, officials said, posed a significant threat to the nation’s defense preparedness during an ongoing sensitive military operation.
What’s more alarming is the revelation that Singh was receiving monetary compensation via legitimate Indian banking channels — a sign that enemy forces have established intricate financial networks within the country.
A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at City Police Station, Tarn Taran. Cyber crime specialists and forensic teams have been deployed to dig deeper into the digital trails and map out the full extent of the espionage network.
Authorities believe this could be just the tip of the iceberg. “This arrest is a crucial breakthrough, but it also indicates a much larger threat. Investigations are ongoing, and we expect more leads and possible arrests in the coming days,” a senior officer told Daijiworld on condition of anonymity.
As national security agencies close ranks, the incident has renewed calls for tighter surveillance along the border belt and stricter vetting of digital communications and financial transactions. The case underscores the evolving methods of espionage — no longer limited to borders and couriers, but now deeply embedded in the digital realm.