Police have arrested two men in the R S Pura area of Jammu district for allegedly sharing sensitive security-related information with foreign intelligence operatives and handlers linked to Pakistan-based militant organisations.
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.
According to a police spokesperson, the arrests were made after police received specific and credible information about the alleged sharing of sensitive information with implications for security in the border area.
A case has been registered at R S Pura police station under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Sections 152 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The FIR is numbered 189/2026.
Police Probe Alleged Links With Foreign Intelligence Operatives
Police said preliminary investigation indicated that the accused allegedly shared photographs and electronic data relevant to state security through encrypted communication channels with foreign intelligence operatives and handlers linked to terrorist organisations, including Pakistan based entities.
Investigators are examining the nature and extent of the alleged information sharing and its possible security implications.
“Further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the alleged activities, ascertain the possible security implications and identify other persons involved in the network,” the police spokesperson said.
