Renowned Strategic Expert Ashley J Tellis Arrested for National Defence Breach

Ashley J Tellis, a respected Indian-American strategic affairs expert, has been arrested for unlawfully retaining national defence information. The charges pose significant security risks, with potential penalties including a prison term of up to 10 years. Tellis has been influential in US-India relations.

In a significant development, Ashley J Tellis, a noted Indian-American expert in strategic affairs, has been apprehended on charges involving the unlawful retention of national defence information. Tellis, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has played a crucial role in international security and Asian strategic issues.

Authorities revealed that Tellis was arrested in Vienna, Virginia, and faces charges as outlined in a criminal complaint. US Attorney Lindsey Halligan underscored the serious nature of the charges, which pose a substantial risk to both national safety and security.

If convicted, Tellis could face a decade of imprisonment, a potential fine, and other penalties. As a federal district judge reviews the case, Tellis's past contributions, including his role in the pivotal India-US civil nuclear agreement, remain notable in the sphere of US-India relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)