Pradeep Kurulkar, a DRDO scientist was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) recently. Maharashtra ATS Kalachowki, Mumbai has registered a case against Pradeep Kurulkar under the Official Secrets Act 1923 and other relevant sections. Further, in its remand application before the Pune District and Sessions Court stated that the foreign visits of arrested Pradeep Kurulkar are to be investigated to probe alleged links with a Pakistani agent. Hindustan Times reported, “According to the DRDO website, Kurulkar was a key member of the Akash team and Agni project. This is the DRDO gentleman, caught sharing India's top defence secrets with Pakistan.

Source: Mint May 08, 2023 16:30 UTC