Military Personnel Detained in Jammu and Kashmir Accused of Espionage Activity
In a significant development, an Indian Army soldier named Devinder Singh was arrested on July 14, 2025, in Uri, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly leaking classified military information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The arrest followed intelligence gathered during the interrogation of Gurpreet Singh, a former soldier currently held in Ferozepur Jail on espionage charges. Gurpreet disclosed Devinder Singh's involvement during his interrogation.
Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, a total of 19 suspected operatives have been arrested in a broader crackdown on ISI-linked espionage across northern India. The aim is to uncover the full scope of the espionage network.
Devinder is accused of continuing to obtain sensitive information even while Gurpreet was incarcerated. Some of these documents were reportedly passed on to ISI operatives. The investigation also includes an analysis of Devinder's financial transactions and a detailed forensic analysis of his electronic devices.
The investigation into Devinder Singh's espionage case is led by AIG Ravjot Kaur Grewal. The court granted a six-day police remand for further questioning to assess the extent of the data breach and identify potential accomplices.
The ISI's strategy often involves recruiting a diverse set of individuals, including soldiers, students, and social media influencers. This recruitment often happens through online contact, monetary incentives, or personal visits to Pakistan.
Devinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh first met in 2017 during military training in Pune and served together at postings in Sikkim and Jammu and Kashmir. The arrests were made across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other states, with authorities suspecting that additional individuals may be involved in the espionage case.
The arrest of Devinder Singh marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat ISI-linked espionage activities in India. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full scope of the network and identify any other collaborators.
War-and-conflicts continue to dominate the general-news landscape as the investigation into Devinder Singh's espionage case, involving the transfer of sensitive military information to Pakistan's ISI, has political implications beyond the Indian Army. Crime-and-justice reports highlight the alleged recruitment of Devinder and Gurpreet, former soldiers, by the ISI, with the arrest of Devinder marking a significant step in combating ISI-linked espionage activities in India. The investigation remains ongoing to identify any other collaborators and uncover the full extent of the espionage network.
