Maha ATS arrests DRDO scientist for allegedly 'providing crucial information' to Pakistan Intelligence Operative

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A scientist employed at India's esteemed Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on charges of allegedly providing crucial information to a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO).

Sources said that it "could potentially endanger" India's national security. The accused scientist has been identified as Pradeep Kurulkar.

More details awaited.