Two men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested by Udupi district police on Friday
NEW DELHI: Two men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested by Udupi district police on Friday for allegedly transmitting confidential information about ship construction and vessel details to Pakistani contacts through WhatsApp messages.The arrested individuals were identified as Rohit, aged 29, and Santri, aged 37, both residents of Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh.Rohit worked as an insulator at the Cochin Shipyard in Malpe, while Santri was employed at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi, Kerala.“The duo was found sharing sensitive data, including shipbuilding details, vessel numbers, and other classified lists, directly to Pakistani numbers through WhatsApp messages,” a senior police officer said, adding that the operation was conducted under the leadership of Karkala Assistant Superintendent of Police Harsh Priyavada.Initial investigation confirmed the transmission of the leaked information, raising concerns over potential threats to India’s maritime infrastructure, according to officials.
