A civilian employee working at an Indian Air Force station in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on charges of espionage. The individual is accused of passing sensitive military information to handlers linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The arrest, which occurred in March 2026, followed a joint investigation by the Uttar Pradesh ATS and central intelligence agencies. Officials stated the suspect was allegedly using encrypted communication methods to transmit data related to air force operations and deployments.
Authorities have described the case as part of a broader counter-intelligence operation targeting espionage networks. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the information compromised and to identify any other individuals involved.
The Indian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the specific details of the leaked information, citing operational security. The case highlights ongoing concerns about espionage activities targeting India's defense infrastructure.
