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IAF 'honeytrap' case: Wing Commander leaked war plans to Pakistan spy for nudes

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

A Delhi Police Special Cell chargesheet submitted at Patiala House Court details how the unit commander communicated with a foreign operative using an Indian SIM card registered in Gujarat. Beyond transmitting operational data, the officer received malicious software intended to infiltrate the digital devices of subordinate personnel to extract further intelligence. Suspicions arose when an unauthorized iPhone was discovered at the officer's Race Course office, exposing the digital exchanges upon inspection. Following his arrest on May 30, formal proceedings remain pending judicial cognisance and requisite prosecution sanctions.

Key points

  • A serving Wing Commander leading a classified Air Force unit was arrested on May 30 for c…: A serving Wing Commander leading a classified Air Force unit was arrested on May 30 for compromising vital national security secrets.
  • The compromised military intelligence included strategic war plans, drone warfare specifi…: The compromised military intelligence included strategic war plans, drone warfare specifications, and operational capabilities of the Leh airbase.
  • The accused faces prosecution under the Official Secrets Act pending court cognisance and…: The accused faces prosecution under the Official Secrets Act pending court cognisance and mandatory government sanctions.

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Honey-trapped IAF Wing Commander leaked classified data for woman's nudes (AI-generated image)

NEW DELHI: A serving Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander allegedly passed sensitive information about India's war plans, the operational capabilities of the Leh airbase and drone warfare to a Pakistani intelligence operative, in exchange for nudes of the woman, according to a Delhi Police chargesheet.The chargesheet, filed by the Counter Intelligence Agency of Delhi Police's Special Cell before Patiala House Court, also alleges that the Pakistani handler attempted to widen access to classified military information by sending malware to the officer. He was allegedly instructed to install the software on the mobile phones and laptops of his subordinates to extract data from their devices.The officer, who was arrested on May 30, had allegedly remained in contact with the woman between January 12 and April 1, 2026. The latest details emerge from the chargesheet filed in the case, which is awaiting cognisance by the court. Police are also yet to receive the requisite sanction to prosecute him from the competent authority.According to investigators, the officer was entrusted with…

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