Two Arrested In Amritsar For Espionage Links To Pakistan Amid Heightened Security Concerns

Punjab Police arrested two for leaking military info to Pakistan. Linked to jailed operative, they're booked under Official Secrets Act; investigation continues with expected revelations.

Two Arrested In Amritsar For Espionage Links To Pakistan Amid Heightened Security Concerns

Source : PTI

In a major breakthrough for national security, Punjab Police have arrested two individuals from Amritsar for their alleged involvement in leaking sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence operatives. The development comes amid heightened tensions and tightened security protocols following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives.

the details were released through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the DGP Punjab Police, which described the arrests as part of a “significant counter-espionage operation.” He said, “In a significant counter-espionage operation, Amritsar Rural Police on 3rd May 2025 arrested two persons—Palak Sher Masih & Suraj Masih—for their alleged role in leaking sensitive information and photographs of Army Cantonment areas and Air Bases in Amritsar. Preliminary investigation reveals their links to Pakistani intelligence operatives, established through Harpreet Singh @Pittu @Happy, currently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail. A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, and the investigation is ongoing. 

Further critical revelations are expected as the probe deepens. Punjab Police stands strong with Indian Army, remains unwavering in its duty to safeguard national interests. Any attempt to undermine the security of our armed forces will be met with firm and immediate action. Nation First Always. Jai Hind!”

In a significant counter-espionage operation, Amritsar Rural Police on 3rd May 2025 arrested two persons—Palak Sher Masih & Suraj Masih—for their alleged role in leaking sensitive information and photographs of Army Cantonment areas and Air Bases in Amritsar.

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— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 4, 2025

These arrests come just a day after the second Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting held in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Sources confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a green signal to the Indian Army to “neutralize the perpetrators” behind the deadly assault, in which one of the terrorists was identified as a former commando of Pakistan’s Special Services Group (SSG).

In addition to the government's strong response, several retired senior officers of the Indian Armed Forces have urged the public to refrain from sharing any troop movements or sensitive defense-related information on social media or other public platforms, warning that such actions could aid the enemy nation.

The Line of Control between India and Pakistan is also witnessing ceasefire violations from the latter. Pakistani troops have continued unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) for the tenth consecutive night, targeting multiple areas in Jammu and Kashmir, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army has responded in a calibrated and proportionate manner, with no casualties reported so far.

The violations began on April 24, 2025, shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 people, and escalated following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan retaliated by blocking airspace for Indian airlines, closing the Wagah border, and suspending trade. In response to ongoing threats, civilians near the LoC have begun preparing bunkers. The Indian Army continues to uphold tactical restraint while defending its territory.