Navy personnel arrested for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan
India
Lance Naik Adarsh Kumar, Indian Navy personnel posted in Kochi, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad on March 10, 2026.
He is accused of leaking sensitive naval information and engaging in anti-national activities after investigators tracked his digital footprint.
Kumar shared photos of key warships, naval assets
According to UP ATS, Kumar shared photos of key warships and other naval assets with a Pakistan-based ISI operative via online platforms. He also allegedly sent money to this handler.
After confirming the allegations, authorities took him into custody and he is now in judicial remand while investigators dig deeper into how much information was leaked, financial details, and whether anyone else was involved.