NIA arrests CRPF personnel for leaking sensitive info to Pakistani officers

The accused, Moti Ram Jat, had been sharing classified national security info with Pakistan intelligence officers since 2023 and was actively involved in espionage, the NIA said

NIA, National Investigation Agency
NIA arrested Moti Ram from Delhi and is interrogating him (Photo: PTI)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : May 26 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a CRPF personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan intelligence officers, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Moti Ram Jat, was actively involved in espionage activity and had been sharing classified information related to national security with the Pakistan intelligence officers (PIOs) since 2023, they said.

The agency has found that he was receiving funds from the PIOs through various conduits, officials said.

NIA arrested Moti Ram from Delhi and is interrogating him.

Moti Ram was remanded to its custody till June 6 by the special court at Patiala House Court, NIA said.

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Topics :National Investigation Agency NIACRPF CRPF jawanIndia-Pakistan conflictIndia-Pak conflict

First Published: May 26 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

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