The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested an Indian Navy sailor on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The accused has been identified as Adarsh Kumar, also known as Lucky, who is originally from Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Officials said he was serving as a lance naik in the Indian Navy and was posted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala.
According to investigators, Kumar is suspected of sharing sensitive information related to naval operations and installations with contacts linked to the ISI. Authorities say he allegedly sent photographs and details about naval assets, including warships and key defence facilities.
The arrest followed intelligence inputs received by the ATS about possible espionage activities involving the sailor. After monitoring his activities for some time, the agency detained him when he returned to Agra.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Kumar may have been in contact with the suspected handler through social media. Officials believe he may have been targeted through a “honey trap”, where someone posing as a woman online befriended him and later persuaded him to share confidential information.
Investigators are also examining possible financial transactions between Kumar and the alleged handler. Authorities suspect that he may have received money in exchange for the information he shared.
Following his arrest, Kumar was taken to Lucknow, where he is being questioned by the ATS. A court later sent him to judicial custody while the investigation continues.
Security agencies are now analysing his mobile phones, electronic devices and communication records to find out how long the alleged espionage activity had been going on.
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