Ashley Tellis has been arrested in the US

Ashley Tellis, a prominent figure in US-India bilateral relations, has been arrested in the US for allegedly possessing classified defence documents & accessing sensitive information on military hardware, according to a US Department of Justice affidavit.

The arrest has sent shockwaves through diplomatic & policy circles in both Washington and Delhi, where Tellis was widely known for his expertise & public commentary on foreign policy.

Tellis, 64, previously served as Special Assistant to former US Ambassador to India Robert Blackwill between 2000 & 2003.

During his career, he maintained close ties with officials in both countries & was a familiar voice in think tanks and policy forums discussing India-US relations.

His arrest raises questions about security protocols for individuals with access to sensitive information & the potential implications for ongoing diplomatic engagements.

Officials & policy planners have expressed disbelief, noting that Tellis’s standing as a respected diplomat & analyst makes the allegations particularly surprising.

The Department of Justice affidavit indicates that he was actively accessing & handling classified materials related to military technology, highlighting concerns over the safeguarding of defence secrets.

This incident is expected to prompt a reassessment of information security policies concerning former government officials & their access to sensitive materials, as well as possible ramifications for India-US defence & strategic cooperation.
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