Pahalgam attack: CRPF personnel suspect of Pakistani espionage, interrogation in custody continues

After the Pahalgam attack, India targeted the terrorists present in Pakistan, this entire operation was named vermilion , After this attack, Pakistan made several attempts to target Indian military bases. After this, all the investigating agencies including the NIA started searching for those who were sending secret information from the country to Pakistan. After YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, a Central Bal CRPF jawan has now been arrested on charges of espionage.

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Information given to Pakistan

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested CRPF jawan Moti Ram Jat on charges of espionage. It is said that this soldier was constantly in contact with Pakistani officials and was working to provide them many secret information related to India. In return, money was also transferred to him. The soldier is currently being investigated.

How are the spies of security forces caught?

Different cyber cells have been created in the army and security forces to catch such espionage. The work of the people involved in this cell is to keep an eye on the soldiers and officers working in the army. If a person posts something on social media or sees some suspicious activity on the phone, then the person is started to monitor. If necessary, the phone is also detected and arrests are also made on getting evidence.

What is punishment?

Soldiers or officers of military or paramilitary forces are first arrested by the military police and handed over to the investigating agency. Such cases are usually investigated by the NIA. Such soldiers are immediately suspended and they do not get any other benefit or pension. All such cases fall under the official privacy act 1923. In the army case, NOC is obtained from the army before registering a case under it.

In such cases of espionage, sections 152, 147 and 148 of BNS also apply. Those who betray the country are punished under these sections. If the allegations are proved, then there can be a sentence ranging from minimum three years to life imprisonment in such cases.