Pakistani Spy Linked to ISI Caught in Punjab During Operation Sindoor

ISI Agent from Pakistan Captured in Punjab in Intelligence Operation

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: June 03, 2025

Summary: Punjab Police arrested Gagandeep Singh from Tarn Taran on suspicion of spying for Pakistan’s ISI during Operation Sindoor, exposing a major security breach.

Gagandeep Singh, a Tarn Taran local, was detained by Punjab Police in a significant move for allegedly passing private information to Pakistan's intelligence outfit, the ISI. The arrest took place amid Operation Sindoor — India’s recent retaliatory strikes on terror camps across the border following the deadly Pahalgam attack.

Singh is accused of leaking critical military details like troop movements and strategic locations to ISI operatives. Officials say he had been in contact with Gopal Singh Chawla, a pro-Khalistan leader based in Pakistan, for nearly five years. Through Chawla, Singh reportedly got introduced to several ISI agents and began passing along classified data in exchange for money.

Singh's phone, which had information about over 20 ISI-linked contacts and shared intelligence, was seized by the police. Authorities suspect he was paid for this information via local sources in India. An FIR has been filed under the Official Secrets Act, and investigations are ongoing to identify individuals who may be involved in this espionage network.

This arrest underlines the growing threat of cross-border spying operations and hostile agencies' persistent attempts to undermine India's national security. The Punjab Police have promised ongoing vigilance and harsh action against any such anti-national elements.