Bombay High Court Denies Bail to Former DRDO Scientist in Espionage Case
Honey-trap espionage case: HC denies bail to ex-DRDO scientist; 'shared vital info with Pak officer'
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The Bombay High Court has denied bail to Pradeep Kurulkar, a retired scientist from India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), accused of sharing sensitive defense information with a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative. The court cited concerns over witness tampering and the risk of Kurulkar absconding.
- 01Pradeep Kurulkar, a retired DRDO scientist, was denied bail due to espionage charges.
- 02The court highlighted the risk of witness tampering and potential flight.
- 03Kurulkar allegedly shared vital defense information during intimate chats.
- 04The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested him in May 2023.
- 05The prosecution argued that the conversations involved sensitive defense details.
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The Bombay High Court has denied bail to Pradeep Kurulkar, a 60-year-old retired scientist from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), who was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 3, 2023. Kurulkar is accused of sharing sensitive information with a woman linked to Pakistani intelligence during intimate conversations. The court expressed concerns that, despite being retired, he could influence witnesses who were once his subordinates and might abscond. The ATS discovered what they termed explosive chats revealing discussions about strategic defense systems. The prosecution emphasized the sensitive nature of the information exchanged, while Kurulkar's defense claimed that the information was already public.
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This case raises significant concerns about national security and the integrity of defense information in India.
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