UP ATS Arrests Indian Navy Personnel for Allegedly Spying for Pakistan’s ISI

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a serving Indian Navy personnel on allegations of spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Officials said the arrest followed intelligence inputs suggesting that sensitive information related to naval operations had been shared with foreign handlers.

The accused has been identified as Adarsh Kumar, also known as Lucky, a resident of Kagarol in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district.

Arrest After Intelligence Inputs

According to investigators, the UP ATS received specific intelligence alerts indicating possible espionage activity involving the naval personnel. Following verification of the information, authorities initiated an operation that led to Kumar’s arrest.

Officials said he is currently being questioned to determine the extent of information allegedly shared and the nature of his contacts with suspected handlers.

Security agencies are also examining his communication records and financial transactions as part of the investigation.

Posted at Kochi Naval Base

At the time of the alleged activities, Adarsh Kumar was posted at the Indian Navy’s Southern Command base in Kochi, Kerala.

Authorities believe that during his posting he may have had access to information related to naval infrastructure or operations.

Investigators are working to determine whether any classified or sensitive operational data was compromised.

Alleged Sharing of Sensitive Information

Officials said preliminary findings suggest that Kumar may have shared photographs and sensitive details related to naval activities with individuals linked to Pakistan’s intelligence network.

Investigators suspect that the information may have been transmitted through digital communication platforms.

Authorities are now analysing electronic devices and data recovered during the investigation to identify what information may have been shared.

Financial Transactions Under Probe

Investigators have also found financial transactions between Kumar and the suspected handler, which are currently under scrutiny.

Officials believe that money transfers may have been used as part of the alleged espionage network.

Financial records and bank statements are being reviewed to understand the nature of these transactions.

Wider Security Investigation

Security agencies are continuing to probe whether the accused was acting alone or was part of a larger espionage network.

Officials are also examining his past communications, contacts and digital footprints to identify any other individuals involved in the case.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say further details will emerge as the probe progresses.