Jammu, Oct 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against the wife of an Army officer for allegedly collecting and sharing sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives, including individuals linked to China, official sources said on Sunday.
The case was registered at Gandhi Nagar Police Station on Friday under the Official Secrets Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the sources said.
The accused, who hails from Telangana and currently resides in Jammu with her husband, was questioned by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-rank officer following the registration of the FIR.
However, she has not been arrested so far, and the preliminary inquiry has not established that she shared any sensitive information, the sources said.
Investigators are examining her research-related activities and the nature of her alleged interactions with foreign intelligence operatives to determine whether any information or material was communicated to them.
The sources said the police are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the registration of the FIR and allegations of possible links with foreign entities.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
