Sanitation worker at Kapurthala Army Cantonment arrested for spying for Pakistan

October 30, 2025

Acting on input by intelligence, a police team led by Kapurthala Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Toora (IPS) arrested a civilian employee working as a sweeper at the Kapurthala military cantonment on charges of spying.

Officials said the accused, identified as Raja, is a resident of Mushkved in Kapurthala district. He was detained during a routine patrol and checking operation. According to the SSP, Raja was employed on contract as a private sweeper at the military cantonment.

During the arrest, police examined his mobile phone and allegedly found evidence of communication with contacts in Pakistan. Investigating officers claim the accused was sending photographs of restricted military areas and sharing sensitive information related to military installations.

Accused was receiving money

The SSP further stated that there are indications that the accused was receiving money from Pakistani handlers in exchange for information he allegedly provided.

Officials described the matter as a “serious breach of national security” and claimed that the information transmitted could compromise the security, integrity, and operational secrecy of defense establishments.

FIR registered

Following a preliminary investigation, an FIR has been registered under FIR number 322 at the Kotwali police station in Kapurthala. Raja has been charged under sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, as well as section 152 of the Indian Penal Code (BNS).

The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the information shared and identify any possible accomplices.