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DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar was allegedly lured by a Pakistani Intelligence Operative using the alias 'Zara Dasgupta' to obtain classified information on Indian missile systems and defence projects.
A Pune court has adjourned the hearing of arrested DRDO scientist Dr Pradeep Kurulkar until June 30. Maharashtra ATS has made a Pakistani agent a co-accused in the espionage case and has requested permission to conduct a psychoanalysis test on the defence scientist. Dr Kurulkar was arrested on May 3 on charges of leaking confidential information to a woman Pakistani intelligence operative.
Kurulkar had reportedly shared information through voice messages and video calls on social media platforms like WhatsApp while on duty.
A senior Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist posted in Pune was arrested by Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 4.
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.