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<\/div>\nThe scientist was arrested on Wednesday, police said. (File)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A scientist working for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) here has been arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, officials said on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The scientist was allegedly in touch with an agent of a “Pakistan Intelligence Operative” through WhatsApp and video calls, an ATS official said.<\/p>\n
It was a case of honeytrap, he added.<\/p>\n
The accused, who held a senior position in the premier defence research institute, was arrested on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“The scientist, by misusing his position, despite knowing that the officials secrets in his possession if obtained by the enemy country can pose a threat to the security of the country, provided the details to the enemy country,” an ATS release said.<\/p>\n
An offense under relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act has been registered with Kalachowki unit of the ATS in Mumbai and further probe is on, it added.<\/p>\n
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