2 arrested in Punjab for allegedly leaking details of Amritsar Army bases to Pakistani operatives

The Punjab Police on Saturday arrested two persons for allegedly leaking sensitive details and photographs of Army cantonment areas and air bases in Amritsar to intelligence operatives in Pakistan.

Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav identified the two men as Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih. He said that a preliminary investigation had revealed their links to Pakistani intelligence operatives, established through a person named Harpreet Singh, who is currently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail.

“A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act and the investigation is ongoing,” Yadav wrote on X. “Further critical revelations are expected as the probe deepens.”

Maninder Singh, senior superintendent of police (Amritsar Rural), told The Indian Express that information was received about Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih being in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives and leaking details about sensitive installations.

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

“They had one more partner, Harpreet, who brought them in touch with the ISI [Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence], and we will bring him from Amritsar Jail on a production warrant,” the newspaper quoted...

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