Delhi Police have detained a Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force on allegations of unlawfully disclosing classified defence information.
Authorities stated that the officer was taken into custody two months ago and has been charged under the Official Secrets Act.
Delhi Police believe the case may involve more than one officer and that he could have been linked to a broader spy network seeking strategic information about the Indian armed forces and national security.
Police sources stated that the Wing Commander started communicating with a woman on social media during a difficult period in his personal life, and these exchanges eventually developed into frequent video calls.
Police sources say the woman first gained his trust and then sought details about military activities. The officer allegedly supplied her with information on the movement and positioning of military units, along with other confidential material.
Police believe the woman was acting on behalf of a Pakistani intelligence agency and that the officer fell victim to a honey trap.
Sources linked to the investigation report that the woman asked the officer to supply photographs, videos, and other details about the movements and deployment of military units.
She is also alleged to have obtained important documents and data from the officer through digital channels.
Investigative agencies are now trying to ascertain how much sensitive information was leaked and for what purpose it was intended to be used.
Another serious aspect has emerged during the investigation. Police said the woman allegedly asked the Wing Commander to install a specific app on his colleague's mobile phone.
Agencies suspect the app may have been spyware or remote-access malware. Such software can be used to steal mobile data, track locations or gain access to conversations.
Investigators stated that the case did not solely involve obtaining information from a single officer. There was also an effort to access the mobile phones of other defence personnel and the data associated with them.
Delhi Police believe that the woman who reached out to the IAF officer via social media was directed by handlers operating from Pakistan.
Investigative agencies are currently working to identify additional individuals linked to the network and those managing it from overseas.
Sources indicate that, based on targeted information from the IAF’s intelligence unit, Delhi Police conducted the operation and apprehended the Wing Commander on the night of May 31, 2026 and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, after being first questioned in police custody and later in judicial custody.