Inside Operation Firewall-2026: Unmasking the Cross-Border Espionage Network Targeting India's Defense
Inside Operation Firewall-2026: Unmasking the Cross-Border Espionage Network Targeting India's Defense National security headlines have been dominated by a massive multi-state counter-intelligence crackdown known as Operation Firewall-2026 . Spearheaded by the Andhra Pradesh Counter-Intelligence (CI) Cell, this coordinated operation has ripped the lid off a sophisticated, Pakistan-linked espionage ring targeting sensitive defense infrastructure and military personnel across India. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of how the network operated, the scale of the investigation, and what security agencies have uncovered so far. 1. The Anatomy of Operation Firewall-2026 The operation unfolded following meticulous tracking of digital footprints and cross-border communications. Led by the Andhra Pradesh CI Cell, 12 specialized teams coordinated with local police forces, state Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS), and naval intelligence across 10 states and Union Territories —including Maharas...