NIA Arrests CRPF Personnel in Delhi for Allegedly Spying for Pakistan
In a major internal security breach, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a serving Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable in Delhi on charges of espionage. The accused, identified as Moti Ram Jat, allegedly shared classified national security information with Pakistani intelligence officers over an extended period.
CRPF Jawan Arrested for Espionage
According to a statement released by the NIA, Moti Ram Jat was arrested for leaking sensitive operational and deployment details to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs). The agency claimed that the accused had been in contact with the handlers since 2023 and had been receiving money in exchange for information through informal channels, possibly involving hawala or digital wallets.
The arrest was made in Delhi following actionable intelligence inputs. Jat is suspected of breaching multiple layers of communication protocol to pass on information related to troop movements, security exercises, and internal CRPF logistics.
Custodial Remand and Legal Proceedings
Jat was produced before a special NIA court in Delhi, which remanded him to the agency’s custody until June 6, 2025. Officials stated that further interrogation is underway to determine the full extent of the compromised data and identify any other accomplices, including potential handlers within India.
Sources indicate that the probe will also assess whether Jat had access to any classified material from other security agencies or if he was part of a broader espionage ring.
Espionage Network and Recent Arrests
The arrest comes amidst increased national alert following the Pahalgam terror attack and a broader crackdown on cross-border espionage networks. Earlier this month, at least 12 individuals were arrested across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh for allegedly working as informants for Pakistani agencies.
These arrests suggest a deliberate and coordinated attempt by Pakistan-based intelligence networks to infiltrate India’s security apparatus using digital communication, blackmail, and monetary inducements.
The NIA has reiterated its commitment to exposing all links and ensuring that anyone compromising India’s internal security faces swift legal action.
