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India Today
16 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Punjab spy, who shared Army movement details with ISI during Op Sindoor, arrested
Punjab Police have arrested an alleged spy with strong connections to Pakistan's spy agency ISI and a top Khalistani terrorist, Gopal Singh Chawla, the state police chief said on Tuesday. The accused has allegedly shared critical information about Army movements with agents across the border for years, including during Operation arrested accused, Gagandeep Singh, leaked sensitive classified information, including details of troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a serious threat to national security, officials investigation reveals that Gagandeep Singh had been in touch with Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist Gopal Singh Chawla for the past five years, through whom he was introduced to the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). He also received payments from PIOs via Indian channels," the Director General of Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav, said. According to police, the mobile phone recovered from him revealed critical information about the intelligence he shared with his Pakistan agents, and he had over 20 ISI contacts. Thorough financial and technical investigations are underway to trace other linkages and establish the full scope of this espionage network, the DGP Police alleged that the Khalistani terrorist Gopal Chawla, who is currently in Pakistan, has been running a spying racket in India in collaboration with the ISI and was actively engaged in espionage during Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory action after the Pahalgam terror attack. Chawla is also linked to terror networks in Pakistan and has been photographed with Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. Khalistani terrorist Gopal Singh Chawla with Hafiz Saeed. (Photo: India Today) advertisementGagandeep Singh's arrest marks the latest in a series of arrests of alleged spies following the Pahalgam attack, in which Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 people, as security agencies have intensified their anti-espionage operations. Over a dozen people have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in the past two weeks. Investigations suggest the existence of a Pakistan-linked spy network operating across northern those arrested are two women -- Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana resident with 3.77 lakh subscribers on YouTube and 1.33 lakh followers on Instagram, and 31-year-old Guzala from Punjab. Another CRPF personnel has also been arrested for espionage Watch
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
CDS General Anil Chauhan interacts with British counterpart, reinforces defence ties
General Anil Chauhan met Admiral Sir Tony Radakin to boost defence cooperation. They discussed capacity building after Operation Sindoor. Chauhan will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He will meet defence leaders from various nations. He will speak on future wars and defence innovation. Chauhan also reviewed Operation Sindoor's progress during visits to Northern and Western Commands. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan interacted with his UK counterpart, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, reinforcing defence ties in the backdrop of Operation two officials held discussions on enhancing bilateral military cooperation and capacity building during their meeting at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New engagement highlights India's commitment to expanding its strategic defence partnerships and maritime collaboration in the Indian Ocean Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue , hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, according to an official statement from the Ministry of the visit, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with Chiefs of Defence Forces and senior military leadership from several foreign countries, including those from Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK and Chief of Defence Staff will address the Academia, Think Tanks and Researchers and speak on the topic 'Future Wars and Warfare'.He will also participate in the simultaneous special sessions as part of the event and address the topic 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges.'As per the release, Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia's premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe. The event will witness leaders from 40 nations addressing Indo-Pacific Security challenges. The engagements will provide a platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests and enhance India's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific May 25, CDS General Chauhan visited the Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, interacted with the Army Commanders, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation the visit, he conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the Northern Army's success in neutralising the terror network, the adversary's assets that supported terror, and countermeasures to protect their military assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CDS General Anil Chauhan interacts with British counterpart, reinforces defence ties
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan interacted with his UK counterpart, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, reinforcing defence ties in the backdrop of Operation two officials held discussions on enhancing bilateral military cooperation and capacity building during their meeting at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New engagement highlights India's commitment to expanding its strategic defence partnerships and maritime collaboration in the Indian Ocean Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue , hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, according to an official statement from the Ministry of the visit, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with Chiefs of Defence Forces and senior military leadership from several foreign countries, including those from Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK and Chief of Defence Staff will address the Academia, Think Tanks and Researchers and speak on the topic 'Future Wars and Warfare'.He will also participate in the simultaneous special sessions as part of the event and address the topic 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges.'As per the release, Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia's premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe. The event will witness leaders from 40 nations addressing Indo-Pacific Security challenges. The engagements will provide a platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests and enhance India's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific May 25, CDS General Chauhan visited the Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, interacted with the Army Commanders, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation the visit, he conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the Northern Army's success in neutralising the terror network, the adversary's assets that supported terror, and countermeasures to protect their military assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Supreme Court extends interim order against Vijay Shah – What SIT found so far?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the interim protection granted to Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah in the case against him for his alleged 'crass remarks' against Colonel Officer Sofiya Qureshi, one of three Army officials briefing the media on Operation extension came after the Court reviewed a status report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted on the Court's direction. The SIT also sought additional time to complete its to details accessed by India Today, the SIT stated that the investigation is ongoing and currently at a preliminary stage. It emphasised that testimonies of all key witnesses who attended the program will be recorded and cross-examined with available digital and print media has SIT done so far?The SIT studied the FIR, the High Court's order, and held internal deliberations to devise a comprehensive investigation visited Police Station Manpur, took over the case diary and related documents, and seized pertinent also visited the venue of the alleged incident in Raikunda, PS Manpur, and conducted a spot SIT collected media reports about the alleged offensive statement and Vijay Shah's subsequent apology to verify video footage of the event, recorded by a local news correspondent, was seized along with the recording videos were analysed and were found to be related to the same time, place, and SIT verified the accuracy of transcripts prepared by the previous investigating officer by cross-checking the video of the speech was sent for forensic examination, but was returned due to lack of technical seen in the videos and photographs are being identified for witness witnesses are being located and contacted based on footage, images, and discussions with local the SIT has confirmed that continuous efforts are underway to gather testimonies from individuals present when the alleged offence InMust Watch advertisement
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SC closes proceedings before MP HC against Vijay Shah for his remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
The Supreme Court halted proceedings against Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah in the High Court regarding his remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi. The court is now overseeing the matter and has requested a status report from the SIT formed to investigate the case. Interim directions, including the stay of Shah's arrest, have been extended, with further hearings scheduled for July. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered closure of proceedings before the Madhya Pradesh High Court against state minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi , saying it is now looking into the matter. A partial working day bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta asked for a status report from the special investigation team (SIT) that was constituted by the Madhya Pradesh government in compliance with the top court's earlier SC noted that the SIT has seized some devices and started its bench was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that parallel proceedings were going on before the high court against the top court said that since it is now seized of the matter, the proceedings before the high court stand closed. The interim directions passed on May 19, including the stay of arrest of Shah, stand extended, it posted the matter for further hearing in the second week of bench refused to allow any intervention in the matter, saying it does not want to politicise the May 19, the top court chided Shah and constituted a three-member SIT to probe the FIR lodged against came under fire after a video, which was circulated widely, showed him allegedly making objectionable remarks against Col Qureshi, who gained nationwide prominence along with another woman officer, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, during the media briefings on Operation Madhya Pradesh High Court rebuked Shah for passing "scurrilous" remarks and using "language of the gutters" against Col Qureshi, and ordered police to file an FIR against him on the charge of promoting enmity and drawing severe condemnation, Shah expressed regret and said that he respects Col Qureshi more than his sister.
