JAMMU — Police have arrested two persons in Jammu for allegedly sharing sensitive information having a bearing on national security with foreign intelligence operatives and handlers linked to terrorist organisations in R.S. Pura, officials said on Monday.
The accused have been identified as Arun Kumar, son of Bihari Lal, a resident of Mathwar in Akhnoor, and Gorav Sharma, son of Jyoti Prakash, a resident of Mokhey in R.S. Pura.
Police said a case, FIR No. 189/2026, has been registered at Police Station R.S. Pura under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Sections 152 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly sharing photographs and electronic data related to state security through encrypted communication channels with foreign intelligence operatives and handlers linked to terrorist organisations, including Pakistan-based entities, police said.
Further investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the alleged activities, assess their possible security implications and identify other persons who may be involved in the network. — (KIMS)