In a major counter-espionage operation, Amritsar Rural Police has arrested two individuals for leaking sensitive information and photographs of Army Cantonment areas and Air Bases in Amritsar. The two accused have been identified as Palak Sher Masih & Suraj Masih, arrested on Saturday, May 3, 2025. DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav, in an X post, shared the details about their arrest. Preliminary investigation had revealed their links to Pakistani intelligence operatives, established through Harpreet Singh aka Pittu aka Happy, currently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail.
A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, and the investigation is ongoing. Moreover, further critical revelations are expected as the probe deepens.
DGP Yadav further affirmed that the Punjab Police stands strong with Indian Army. He assured that any attempt to undermine the security of our armed forces will be met with firm and immediate action.
“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 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 DGP wrote on X.
He added, “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. Nation First Always. Jai Hind!”
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.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 4, 2025
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The arrests come at a time when vigilance across the country have been heightened following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives on April 22. Security forces have intensified their operations to apprehend the terrorists.
