Archive · 13 Aug 2025
DRDO Manager Arrested in Jaisalmer for Espionage
Mahendra Prasad, a manager at a DRDO guest house, was arrested for allegedly spying.
He is accused of sharing information about missile tests and scientist visits with someone in Pakistan through social media.
The arrest happened after a week of investigation, and Prasad is now in police custody for further questioning.
He had been communicating with Pakistani intelligence for a while, providing details about DRDO activities.
Mahendra Prasad, a DRDO guest house manager, was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan.
Prasad shared information on missile testing and scientist movements with a Pakistani handler.
The arrest followed a week-long joint interrogation by Rajasthan Police and intelligence agencies.
Prasad was in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives via social media for a long time.
He has been sent to a two-day police remand.
- Who
- Mahendra Prasad and a Pakistani handler.
- What
- Mahendra Prasad was arrested for spying and sharing information with a Pakistani operative.
- When
- Following intelligence inputs on August 4th and a week-long investigation, he was arrested on August 13th.
- Where
- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- Prasad allegedly leaked information about DRDO activities and scientist details to a Pakistani contact.
- Suspect's Name
- Mahendra Prasad
- Location of Arrest
- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Profession
- DRDO Guest House Manager
- Charges
- Espionage
- Involved Agency
- Pakistan Intelligence
- Facility Mentioned
- DRDO Guest House
- Remand
- 2-day police remand
Sources
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