Pakistani spy linked to 'Operation Sindoor' espionage arrested in Punjab

Amritsar (Punjab) – In a major security breach, Gagandeep Singh has been arrested from the Tarn Taran district of Punjab for allegedly leaking sensitive information related to the Indian Army’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ to Pakistan’s intelligence agency. Authorities have seized his mobile phone, which is believed to have been used to transmit the classified details.

Key findings in the case include:

Military intel leak: Gagandeep is accused of sharing strategic details about the Indian Army’s deployment locations during Operation Sindoor with Pakistani authorities.
Terrorist links: Investigations have revealed that Gagandeep Singh had been in contact with Khalistani terrorist Gopal Singh Chawla for the past 5 years. It was through Chawla that he reportedly established links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Evidence recovered: Forensic examination of Gagandeep’s phone revealed sensitive information sent to Pakistan, along with contact details of at least 20 individuals believed to be connected to the ISI.

Editorial Perspective

Given the severity of the offence, there is a growing public and political demand for the government to pursue the strictest possible punishment, including capital punishment, through a fast-track court.