ATS arrests ex-army officer, woman for aiding Pakistan espionage
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested a former army officer and a housewife for allegedly aiding Pakistani intelligence activities, officials said. The duo is accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani operatives in exchange for money.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Major Ajay Kumar Singh, originally from Bihar, and Rashmini Paul, a resident of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Singh, who was serving as a security officer in Goa at the time of arrest, had earlier been posted in Dimapur, Nagaland, in 2022.
Authorities say he established contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer under the alias “Ankit Sharma,” providing details about Indian Army officer postings and movements.
Traitors of India.🚨⚠️❌🇮🇳
Gujarat ATS has arrested an Indian Army Subedar (AK Singh) and Rashmani Pal for sharing classified information with Pakistan.
AK Singh shared confidential Army details with Pakistan through a woman using the identity 'Ankita Sharma'. Shameful! pic.twitter.com/idvQSEQLeF— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) December 4, 2025
According to ATS officials, Pakistani handlers directed Singh to install a specific software on his mobile device. Using this tool, they could extract information directly from his phone, bypassing standard communication platforms such as WhatsApp. The operation reportedly allowed Pakistani handlers to obtain highly sensitive details related to military personnel and movements.
Rashmini Paul, a housewife, allegedly joined the espionage network via social media. She reportedly used honey-trap tactics to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals and then relayed it to Pakistani agents. Officials said she maintained direct contact with prominent Pakistani operatives, including Abdul Sattar and Khalid, from whom she received payments in exchange for her cooperation.
The arrests highlight the continuing vigilance of Indian counter-terrorism agencies in preventing sensitive information from being funneled to foreign intelligence networks. Investigators are currently probing the extent of the information compromised and whether other individuals were involved in the espionage network.
Officials emphasized that the arrests send a strong message that any attempts to aid foreign intelligence agencies against India will be met with strict legal action. Both Singh and Paul are currently in custody, and further interrogation is underway to trace all links to Pakistani handlers and assess potential security breaches.
