The DRDO scientist was allegedly in touch with an agent of a “Pakistan Intelligence Operative” through WhatsApp and video calls.
A scientist working in one of the facilities of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune has been arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on espionage charges.
The ATS officials said that on May 3, a DRDO scientist in Pune, while carrying out official duties, was found to have had contact with agent of a ‘Pakistan Intelligence Operative’ (PIO).
The accused scientist was in touch with the PIO through social media via WhatsApp Messeges, voice calls, video, etc. Officials said that 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.