How did a Pakistan-linked spy network target Navy’s Eastern Command, and how was it cracked? | Explained
Indian investigators uncovered a Pakistan‑linked espionage ring that targeted the Navy’s Eastern Command. Operatives created female Facebook profiles, lured servicemen, and shifted conversations to WhatsApp to solicit details on ship and submarine movements. Eighteen individuals, including thirteen naval personnel, are being investigated, with two arrested so far. The probe, led by naval intelligence, says the network exploited media to gather intelligence, underscoring vulnerabilities in communications.