SRINAGAR: Police have arrested two men in the RS Pura area of Jammu district for allegedly passing sensitive security-related information to foreign intelligence operatives and handlers associated with terrorist organisations, including those based in Pakistan, officials said.
The accused have been identified as Arun Kumar, a resident of Mathwar in Akhnoor, and Gorav Sharma, a resident of Mokhey in RS Pura.
According to officials, preliminary investigations suggest that the duo allegedly transmitted photographs and electronic data with security implications through encrypted communication channels to foreign intelligence operatives and terrorist handlers.
A case, FIR No. 189/2026, has been registered against them under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Sections 152 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police are investigating the alleged activities to determine their full extent, assess the potential security implications and identify other individuals who may have been involved.
Police have warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found engaging in activities prejudicial to the country’s security and integrity.
