Woman booked over alleged espionage links in Jammu

Uniindia • October 18, 2026

Jammu, Oct 18 (UNI) A woman has been booked under Official Secrets Act (OSA) for allegedly sharing sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives, including those linked to China. Official sources said that a woman hailing from Telangana and staying in Jammu, had allegedly shared sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives, including those linked to China. "An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of law at Police Station Gandhi Nagar against a woman in connection with the allegations and facts are being ascertained," they said. They added that investigation has been initiated into the matter to establish the facts and…

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Army Officer's Wife Booked for Espionage with Alleged Chinese Links The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an espionage case against the wife of a senior Army officer, alleging she shared sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives linked to China. The FIR, filed under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cites her involvement in research activities that may have facilitated the transfer of strategic data. Investigators suspect that she was approached by individuals posing as academics who gradually shifted discussions towards defense-related topics. Although she has been questioned, no arrest has been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The case highlights concerns about foreign intelligence networks targeting individuals with access to sensitive information in India. The woman's academic background and previous work with the UN are also noted in the investigation. 17 sources 46

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