Modi govt arrests Indian Army's cobbler for security breach

In a startling move, the Indian government has arrested Sunil Kumar, a cobbler who had reportedly been working for the past 7 to 8 years inside Bathinda cantonment, on charges of endangering national security, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Wednesday.

According to Indian media reports, including Republic TV, the Modi government has accused Sunil Kumar of sharing sensitive information and maintaining suspicious contacts with Pakistani handlers.

The arrest has sparked further controversy amid growing political and military instability within India.

The arrest comes in the wake of the failed Pahalgam false flag operation, which has left the Modi administration red-faced on the international stage.

Following a string of high-profile failures, Indian authorities appear to be shifting the blame inward—targeting both senior military figures and civilians.

Yesterday, on April 29, Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, was fired and arrested following the fallout from the botched operation.

Sources revealed that General Kumar had refused to launch retaliatory action against Pakistan after the failed operation, thereby derailing what many believe was a politically motivated agenda.

His removal was followed by an unusual and urgent transfer under high security to New Delhi, where he is now under military investigation and is expected to face a court of inquiry.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has ordered a formal probe, and speculation continues to mount in Indian military circles that General Kumar could face a military tribunal.

Analysts view these developments as signs of increasing desperation within the Modi administration as it tries to manage internal fallout while its cross-border narratives unravel globally.

Meanwhile, the arrest of Sunil Kumar has raised serious concerns over civil liberties and due process in India, as critics argue that the government is scapegoating civilians in an attempt to cover up intelligence and operational failures.

Reporter: Ahmad Mansoor