Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Third Arrest in Indian Navy Spying Case
A 34-year-old man from Gujarat was arrested for helping in a spy case involving the Indian Navy.
He is the third person arrested in this case.
The first two were employees of a company working at a shipyard in Udupi, Karnataka.
They are accused of sharing secret information about Navy ships and repair schedules with people in Pakistan.
The man from Gujarat allegedly provided SIM cards and codes to help with secret communication.
The police are still investigating to find out if there are more people involved.
Hirendra Kumar (34) from Gujarat arrested for supplying SIM cards and OTPs used in espionage.
Kumar's actions allegedly facilitated communication between Indian Navy data leakers and Pakistani handlers.
Two previous arrests: Rohit (29) and Santri (37) from Uttar Pradesh, employees of Shushma Marine Pvt Ltd.
Espionage involved leaking Indian Navy ship identification numbers and repair schedules.
Investigation ongoing to uncover further links in the espionage network.
- Who
- Hirendra Kumar (34, Gujarat), Rohit (29, Uttar Pradesh), Santri (37, Uttar Pradesh)
- What
- Alleged espionage involving the leak of sensitive Indian Navy data to foreign entities
- When
- Security breach reported in November 2025; recent arrest in 2026
- Where
- Udupi Cochin Shipyard, Malpe; arrests in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Financial gains from handlers based in Pakistan
- Arrested Individual
- Hirendra Kumar (34, Gujarat)
- Location of Arrest
- Anand Taluk, Gujarat
- Investigating Officer
- Harsh Priyamvada (Karkala sub-division)
- Alleged Activity
- Supplying SIM cards and OTPs for espionage
- Communication Platform
- WhatsApp, Facebook
- Previous Arrests
- Rohit (29) and Santri (37) from Uttar Pradesh
- Reported Security Breach
- Udupi Cochin Shipyard, Malpe (November 2025)
- Charges Filed
- Sections of BNS and UAPA
Sources
With Tech Surveillance, 3rd Accused In Naval Spying Case Arrested
Police arrest third accused in Naval espionage case
Karnataka: Third accused held for passing sensitive Indian Navy information to Pakistan
