New Delhi: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander has been accused of leaking highly sensitive military information to an alleged Pakistani intelligence operative in exchange for explicit photographs. The Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet in the case, detailing allegations of espionage and the sharing of classified operational information.
According to the police chargesheet, the officer was in regular contact with the alleged Pakistani intelligence-linked individual through WhatsApp between January 12 and April 1, 2026.
During this period, he allegedly shared classified information relating to IAF war plans, drone unit capabilities, fighter aircraft deployments, military exercises and sensitive defence installations.
War plan exchanged for an explicit photograph
One of the most startling allegations in the chargesheet concerns an alleged exchange involving an explicit photograph.
Police claim that the Pakistani contact sent a nude photograph to the Wing Commander, who allegedly responded by sharing a page from a classified IAF war plan.
The officer is also accused of proposing an arrangement under which he would provide one page of classified military documents in exchange for each such photograph, the chargesheet reportedly states.
Sensitive drone and fighter aircraft details leaked
The chargesheet alleges that the officer shared details about the number, organisational structure and operational capabilities of a classified IAF drone unit.
The information reportedly included details of drone trials, operational endurance, flight duration and target-identification systems.
He is also accused of sharing information about locations where drone units could be deployed during a conflict.
Details concerning fighter aircraft deployments in Leh and military exercises conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Suratgarh, Rajasthan, were also allegedly shared with the Pakistani contact.
Malware allegedly planted in devices of five officers
The investigation has also raised concerns over a suspected attempt to access information from other military personnel.
Police allege that the Pakistani contact sent various applications and links that may have contained malware or spyware.
The Wing Commander allegedly assisted in installing specific malware and spyware on the electronic devices of five officers serving under him.
Investigators suspect that the alleged operation was intended to gain access to sensitive information stored on their devices and communications with their senior officers.
The allegations, if established, could have serious implications for national security. The case is being investigated as a major breach involving classified defence information.
