Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests DRDO Scientist for espionage; passed on critical information after getting trapped in honeytrap

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist from Pune on charges of espionage. The arrested scientist has been identified as Pradeep Kurulkar.

According to police, the DRDO scientist in Pune, while carrying out his official duties, was found to have had contact with the operatives of Pakistan's Intelligence Agency (PIO) through WhatsApp messages and voice and video calls. Pradeep was arrested on Wednesday. After questioning, he was produced in a court in Pune. It is reported that Pradeep was trapped in the honeytrap of Pakistan's Intelligence Agency.

"Despite holding a responsible position, the DRDO official has misused his post thereby compromising sensitive government secrets, which could pose a threat to India's security if it falls into the hands of the enemy nation," read an official statement.