India, March 19 -- The resignation of former US counterterrorism official Joe Kent has drawn scrutiny after reports emerged that he is under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over an alleged leak of classified information.

According to The Guardian, the reported inquiry predates Kent's departure earlier this week from his role as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, where he oversaw the analysis of terrorist threats. The FBI has not confirmed the probe and declined to comment on whether such an investigation exists.

Reports suggest the FBI investigation is linked to a possible leak of classified information during Kent's tenure, though details remain unclear. The timing has raised questions because ...