CRPF Officer Arrested for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Information with Pakistani Agents
Arrest of CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector
In a shocking turn of events, an Assistant Sub-Inspector from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been detained for purportedly leaking confidential information to operatives of Pakistani intelligence. Reports indicate that the officer provided critical insights over the last two years to individuals posing as journalists from Pakistan. In exchange, he allegedly received a monthly payment of ₹3,500, along with an additional ₹12,000 for particularly sensitive information.
Details of the Investigation
According to a report, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended CRPF ASI Moti Ram Jat in Delhi earlier this week and is currently interrogating him. The agency claims he disclosed classified data to Pakistani agents while accepting funds from them. Jat was stationed with a CRPF battalion in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and was reassigned to Delhi just five days prior to a terror attack in the area.
How the Espionage Unfolded
Sources reveal that Jat was initially contacted by a woman impersonating a reporter from a prominent TV news channel based in Chandigarh, who requested information from him. Following a series of messages and video calls, he began sharing classified documents. After a few months, a male individual, also a Pakistani intelligence officer, began communicating with him under the guise of a journalist from the same channel.
Sensitive Information Shared
The investigation team discovered numerous messages on Jat's phone that linked him to these activities, with no evidence of deletion. Reports indicate that he shared various classified documents, including details about the deployment of security personnel, troop movements, intelligence reports from the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC), and information regarding terrorist activities.
Implications of His Actions
Jat allegedly provided sensitive information about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror incident, the closure of 50 tourist sites, and the movement of CRPF troops. In return for this information, he received ₹3,500 monthly and an extra ₹12,000 for critical insights, with payments made to both his and his wife's bank accounts.
How He Was Detected
Reports suggest that Jat had been under surveillance for several weeks prior to his arrest. Despite being transferred to Delhi shortly before the Pahalgam attack, he continued to share information with the operatives, including updates about the closure of tourist destinations due to security issues. The Special Court at Patiala House has remanded him in custody until June 6. An NIA spokesperson confirmed his arrest, stating that he had been actively engaged in espionage since 2023 and was receiving funds from Pakistani intelligence operatives through various channels.
Consequences of His Breach
Following the investigation, Moti Ram Jat has been dismissed from service. A spokesperson for the CRPF indicated that he violated established protocols, a fact uncovered during ongoing monitoring of his social media activities in collaboration with central agencies.