Arrested senior DRDO scientist was in touch with Pakistani agent since 2022, says ATS -
ATS Pune team is conducting an additional investigation.
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ATS Pune team is conducting an additional investigation.
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Thursday arrested a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Scientist from Pune on charges of espionage and providing sensitive information to Pakistan's secret services.
Pradip Kurulkar (59), scientist working at the DRDO's Pune lab, has since been arrested and charged under relevant sections.
The senior scientist at the top defence research institute, according to an ATS Pune officer, allegedly used a messaging app to make audio and video conversations with a
Documents submitted by the ATS in a Pune court show that the accused, Pradeep Kurulkar (59), headed the Research & Development Establishment (Engineers), which is based in the city, it is learnt. ATS sources told The Indian Express that he was moved out of this position recently.