India, May 13 -- In the backdrop of the military conflict with Pakistan following Indian strikes on terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, police arrested a civilian working at the military station in Bathinda on suspicion of spying.

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Amneet Kondal said on Tuesday that the suspect is being questioned.

The police said that the suspect was working as a tailor inside the high-security defence installation and the military authorities handed over his custody to the district police on Monday.

A mobile phone recovered from his possession and it has been sent for forensic analysis to gather evidence, said officials.

He is the second civilian arrested in the past two wee...