Pakistan High Commission staffer expelled after his links surfaced with two arrested in Malerkotla
Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, May 14, 2025: Pakistan High Commission staffer was told to leave country last night after his links surfaced with two people arrested from Malerkotla on the charges of espionage. This has been claimed by The Hindu in a report.
According to report, Sources told The Hindu that the expelled High Commission staffer was linked to two people arrested in Punjab for “espionage activities” by Punjab Police on the weekend for “leaking sensitive information regarding Indian Army movements” to Pakistan. The case is significant given the massive troop movements and cross-border military actions since May 7, including of the Indian Army and Air Force, as well as the build-up of troops along the border.
In a statement on Sunday (May 11, 2025), the police in Malerkotla said that the two accused had been giving the information to a “Pakistan-based handler” and receiving payments through online transactions in exchange. The police said the network of other local operatives connected to them was also being identified, and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered in the case.