DRDO scientist may have shared critical info in person also

Updated On: 16 May, 2023 07:43 AM IST | Pune | Faizan Khan

That’s what the ATS now suspects, as it turns its focus to Pradeep Kurulkar’s foreign trips, where he may have handed over classified information to his Pakistani honeypot

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Pradeep Kurulkar (wearing mask) was produced before Pune court on May 9

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is investigating the honey-trapping of DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, suspects that the disgraced official shared crucial information through alternative channels in exchange for favours. ATS officials are scrutinising Kurulkar’s official foreign visits and suspect that he may have encountered the Pakistani woman who was trying to extract classified information from him via WhatsApp. Kurulkar engaged in adventurous activities such as trekking while on these foreign visits.

According to reliable sources, Kurulkar recently made six trips to countries—China, South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, Malaysia and Nepal—using his diplomatic passport. On one or two occasions, he travelled with his family, duly informing his department about the official nature of these visits. The ATS has learnt that Kurulkar engaged in adventurous activities that were not part of his official itinerary.

‘Can’t deny possibilities’

According to sources, this has raised suspicions among officials that he may have met the woman with whom he was chatting on WhatsApp, as his involvement with her was significant and he expressed a desire to have physical relations with her. However, it is important to note that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages, and detailed information regarding these visits is yet to be obtained.

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