Archive · 30 May 2025
Sunita's Arrest: LoC Crossing, Interrogation, and Plans to Return
Sunita Jamgade, a 43-year-old, was arrested in Nagpur after crossing the border into Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Police suspect espionage due to her actions and a suspicious app, while she claims to have been seeking a job.
She had previously attempted to enter Pakistan.
After being handed over by Pakistan Rangers, she now says she will return to Pakistan after securing bail.
Police are investigating her actions, including her formatted phone and contacts, and are looking into the route she took and her nine-day stay on the other side of the border.
She had previously worked as a nurse, and met a Pakistani friend on Instagram.
Sunita Jamgade, 43, was arrested in Nagpur after crossing the LoC.
Police suspect espionage and are investigating a suspicious app on her phone.
She was handed over by Pakistan Rangers on May 23.
Jamgade stated she plans to return to Pakistan upon release.
She is in police remand until June 2.
- Who
- Sunita Jamgade, a 43-year-old former nurse.
- What
- Arrest of a woman for suspected espionage after crossing the Line of Control and her vow to return to Pakistan.
- When
- Vanished May 14, handed over to India on May 23, and arrested before sunrise
- Where
- Nagpur, crossed LoC to POK near Kargil
- Why
- Police are investigating possible espionage; she claims to have sought a job.
Police Investigation
Suspect's Intentions
Suspect's Intent vs. Police Suspicion
Police Investigation
Police suspect espionage due to her actions and a suspicious app.
Suspect's Intentions
Sunita has stated her desire to return to Pakistan after being released on bail.
- Suspect's Name
- Sunita Jamgade
- Age
- 43
- Location of Arrest
- Nagpur
- Charges
- Violation of Official Secrets Act (implied)
- Remand Date
- Until June 2
- Incident Date
- May 14 (Disappearance); May 23 (Handover)
- Previous Occupation
- Nurse
- Suspect's Intent
- Return to Pakistan upon release
