Punjab Police Arrest 2 With Links To Pakistani Intelligence, Case Filed

Two other folks with alleged hyperlinks to Pakistani intelligence have been arrested by way of the Amritsar Rural Police in a counter-espionage operation for his or her alleged position within the delicate data and pictures of Army Cantonment spaces and Air Bases in Amritsar.

According to police officers, within the initial investigation on Saturday, it was once discovered that the 2 accused, known as Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, had hyperlinks with Pakistani intelligence operatives, which was once established via Harpreet Singh, alias Pittu, recently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail.

#WATCH | Amritsar Rural Police arrested two person-Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih for his or her alleged position in leaking delicate data and pictures of Army Cantonment spaces and Air Bases in Amritsar. Preliminary investigation finds their hyperlinks to Pakistani intelligence… https://t.co/vrGnVkICRJ pic.twitter.com/7itw8Fk3uX
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2025

“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”, an ‘X’ submit from Punjab DGP stated.

In a vital counter-espionage operation, Amritsar Rural Police on third May 2025 arrested two individuals—Palak Sher Masih & Suraj Masih—for his or her alleged position in leaking delicate data and pictures of Army Cantonment spaces and Air Bases in Amritsar.

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

A case has been registered towards each the accused below the Official Secrets Act, and additional investigation is underway. As the probe deepens, different revelations are anticipated to emerge.

Speaking at the arrest, Amritsar SSP Maninder Singh stated that Punjab CM has suggested the police to take strict motion and arrest anti-national parts once any type of data is won.

“Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav have issued directions that we right away arrest and imprison any anti-national part we get details about. One such piece of knowledge was once won about Palak Sher Masih & Suraj Masih, who have been in contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives, leaking them details about delicate installations. We have arrested them each and recovered numerous knowledge from them… They had yet one more spouse, Harpreet, who introduced them in contact with the ISI, and we can convey him from Amritsar Jail on a manufacturing warrant. One NDPS case was once already registered towards him… We have registered an FIR quantity 92 below the Official Secrets Act and the Information Technology Act, and we’re keenly investigating the subject…” the Amritsar SSP stated.

“According to the preliminary investigation, they were given Rs 5000 for a small investigation and Rs 10,000 for extra delicate details about motion or one thing else… We have recovered numerous guns and RDX… First, they used to pick out heroin consignments from the border, and now they have been requested for such data. When we were given this knowledge, the Punjab police briefly acted and arrested them… They have been disclosing details about delicate military installations and actions to the PIO and serving to in strengthening the enemy’s design, however we have now apprehended them and are appearing strictly towards them,” he additional mentioned.

#WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab | Rural Amritsar SSP Maninder Singh says, “Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav have issued instructions that we immediately arrest and imprison any anti-national element we get information about. One such information was received about Palak… https://t.co/IF7uQCNMeL pic.twitter.com/byRZc9p0di
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2025

Earlier on Thursday, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered two Pakistani drones in Punjab, which was once but some other luck towards cross-border drone job.

(With ANI Inputs)