A Delhi Police chargesheet has reportedly stated that a Pakistani intelligence operative obtained sensitive military information through a relationship with a serving Indian Air Force Wing Commander. The officer allegedly shared details of India’s war plans, the Leh airbase and drone operations in exchange for nude photographs of the woman.
According to a report in the Times of Indiathe Counter Intelligence Agency of Delhi Police’s Special Cell filed the chargesheet before Patiala House Court. It stated that the Pakistani handler also sent malware to the officer to obtain information from other military personnel.
Officer allegedly shared details of Leh airbase
Investigators said the Wing Commander had access to confidential IAF war plans. He allegedly shared details of the Leh airbase, including its flight-operational capabilities.
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WhatsApp exchanges reportedly contained information about the base’s use. The officer allegedly told the woman that it was used occasionally rather than routinely, and that all types of military aircraft could take off from there.
He also allegedly passed on details of India’s drone warfare capabilities and personnel involved in those operations
iPhone examination uncovered exchanges
The officer was arrested on May 30. Police said that he remained in contact with the woman from January 12 to April 1, 2026. His conduct came under scrutiny after security personnel at his Race Course office found him carrying an iPhone.
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He was not authorised to possess the device because of the sensitive nature of his assignment. The officer was heading a classified IAF unit, the report stated.
An examination of the phone allegedly found messages with the Pakistani operative and exchanges of sensitive information.
Pak operative sent malware
The chargesheet stated that the officer was instructed to install malware on the mobile phones and laptops of his subordinates. The software was allegedly intended to extract data from their devices.
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The woman reportedly contacted him through WhatsApp using an Indian mobile SIM issued in Gujarat, despite operating from Pakistan.
Police alleged that she sought to use the officer’s position to obtain information held by other IAF personnel.
Chargesheet awaits court’s cognisance
The chargesheet is awaiting the court’s cognisance. Police have yet to obtain the required sanction from the competent authority to prosecute him.
The officer has been charged under the Official Secrets Act and other relevant provisions.