A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested on charges of espionage for allegedly passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives, officials from Rajasthan Intelligence confirmed on Sunday.
The accused, identified as Sumit Kumar (36), a resident of Uttar Pradesh, was working as a multi-tasking staff (MTS) at the Air Force Station in Chabua, located in Assam’s Dibrugarh district. His arrest was carried out in a joint operation by Rajasthan Intelligence and Air Force Intelligence agencies.
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According to Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar, the investigation was initiated following the arrest of another suspect in Jaisalmer in January 2026. The probe eventually led authorities to Kumar, whose alleged involvement in espionage activities came to light during the course of the investigation.
During interrogation, Kumar reportedly confessed to being in contact with Pakistani intelligence handlers since 2023. Officials stated that he had been sharing confidential and sensitive information in exchange for monetary benefits.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the extent of the information leak and identify any possible links or accomplices in the case.
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