Story outline
- The Indian Army is investigating a serious case of data breach from the sensitive Northern Command.
- Unclear how the soldier managed to smuggle out a chunk of data from the heavily guarded command but sources described it as a ‘high level breach.’
- Sources said the soldier belonged to an infantry regiment and is from Punjab.
The Army declined to comment on the incident after ET reached out.
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The Indian Army is investigating a serious case of data breach from the sensitive Northern Command. A soldier is alleged to have passed on a large chunk of secret information to his Pakistan-based handlers. An inquiry is underway at the Nagrota based 16 Corps, deemed to be serious as it allegedly happened when the border with China too is active in eastern Ladakh.
It is unclear how the soldier managed to smuggle out a chunk of data from the heavily guarded command but sources described it as a ‘high level breach’, which could have a bearing on security of soldiers posted in the region. The Army declined to comment on the incident after ET reached out.
Sources said the soldier belonged to an infantry regiment and is from Punjab. He was posted at a sensitive branch in the Northern Command headquarters and is suspected to have been recruited by a foreign agency a few years ago.
It is unclear how the soldier managed to smuggle out a chunk of data from the heavily guarded command but sources described it as a ‘high level breach’, which could have a bearing on security of soldiers posted in the region. The Army declined to comment on the incident after ET reached out.
Sources said the soldier belonged to an infantry regiment and is from Punjab. He was posted at a sensitive branch in the Northern Command headquarters and is suspected to have been recruited by a foreign agency a few years ago.
( Originally published on Feb 24, 2021 )
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3 Comments on this Story
 | Rajesh Ghungarde1 hour ago There is simple technique to stop breach.Bring rule that who ever gets honey trapped can directly report to government. He will be given full protection for his service and honey trapper will be arrested & encountered. This open rule will always help officers & prevent any sensitive information falling in enemy hands they will never divulge secrets |
| Amarnath Verma2 hours ago I am alerting government since long about Chinese plan to disintegrate or/& subjugate India but government machinery is enjoying gift of enemy Country.Deep state in connivance of enemy country is working on a plan to defame & dethrone Sri Narendra Modi ji. |
| Vaithianathan R M3 hours ago Treason. Strong action needs to be taken AND FIND OUT WHO WERE HIS RECRUITERS AND HANDLERS. |