Thestatesman IAF Officer Arrested for Leaking Military Secrets to Pakistani Spy
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- •IAF officer allegedly leaked sensitive military information for nude photographs.
- •Classified details included drone unit capabilities and fighter aircraft deployments.
- •Spyware installation attempts on five subordinate officers' devices were reported.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander has been accused of sharing classified military information with a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative in exchange for nude photographs. The officer allegedly communicated via WhatsApp from January 12 to April 1, 2026, sharing sensitive details about drone units, fighter aircraft deployments, and military exercises. He was arrested under the Official Secrets Act after being found with a smartphone containing classified information. The charge sheet reveals that he proposed a trade of classified documents for explicit images, and investigators suspect he also attempted to install spyware on the devices of five subordinate officers. This incident raises serious concerns about national security and military preparedness.
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