A civilian employee of the Indian Navy, Vishal Yadav, has been arrested for allegedly leaking classified naval and defense information to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. The arrest was made following an extensive investigation led by Rajasthan Police’s CID Intelligence unit.
Key Details of the Case:
- Accused: Vishal Yadav, a clerk at the Directorate of Dockyard in the Navy Headquarters, Delhi.
- Residency: Haryana.
- Allegations: Passing sensitive naval data, including information during Operation Sindoor, to ISI handlers.
- Contact: Maintained communication via social media with a handler using the alias "Priya Sharma," suspected to be an ISI operative.
- Payment Mode: Received money through cryptocurrency accounts and bank transfers.
- Motive: Financial strain caused by online gaming addiction and debts.
Investigation and Arrest:
Yadav was under surveillance for months before his arrest. Evidence indicated he had been providing classified information over several years. He is currently being interrogated by multiple intelligence agencies in Jaipur to determine the scale of the information breach and to identify possible accomplices.
Broader Implications:
This incident underscores vulnerabilities within critical institutions and highlights how adversaries exploit digital platforms and financial networks for espionage. The use of cryptocurrencies and social media by hostile operatives is a growing concern for national security.
Authorities are treating this as a grave breach of protocol and are taking steps to strengthen counterintelligence measures within sensitive departments.
