Ex-Army captain arrested in Vellore over military intelligence leak
A 52-year-old retired Army captain has been arrested in Vellore, India, for allegedly sharing sensitive military intelligence with a suspected Pakistani operative. Authorities recovered mobile phones and documents, and a formal investigation is currently underway.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing national security concerns regarding espionage and the vulnerability of retired military personnel to foreign intelligence recruitment.
Ex-Army captain arrested in Vellore over military intelligence leak left A 52-year-old retired Army captain has been arrested in Vellore for reportedly sharing sensitive information with an unidentified woman, suspected to be a Pakistan intelligence operative. Special arrangement Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bli7nn/article71623174.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-25%20at%205.13.37%20PM.jpeg Police identified the arrested person as Babu, a resident of Keelavalam village on the outskirts of Vellore town; police said that investigations by central agencies found that a Pakistani agent got in touch with Babu through WhatsApp a year ago VELLORE A 52-year-old retired Army captain has been arrested by Kaniyambadi police in Vellore for reportedly sharing sensitive information related to security forces with an unidentified woman, suspected to be a Pakistan intelligence operative.
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