Udupi Police Arrest Third Suspect in Navy Information Leak Case

In a significant development, Udupi police have arrested a third suspect in a case concerning the leak of sensitive information related to the Indian Navy. The latest suspect, Hirendra Kumar, is linked to employees of the Malpe Cochin Shipyard. Authorities suspect that the accused transmitted confidential naval details to handlers in Pakistan for illegal financial benefits. This follows the earlier arrests of two individuals from Uttar Pradesh. All suspects are currently in judicial custody, and the investigation continues to unfold.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 22, 2025, 08:57 IST

Arrest of Third Suspect in Sensitive Information Leak

Udupi police have apprehended a third individual linked to the leak of sensitive information related to the Indian Navy by employees associated with the Malpe Cochin Shipyard. Authorities disclosed this information on Sunday.

The latest suspect, identified as Hirendra Kumar, aged 34, is the son of Bharat Kumar Khadayat from Kailash Nagari in Anand district, Gujarat.

According to police reports, the suspects are believed to have transmitted confidential details regarding naval operations and facilities to their handlers based in Pakistan in exchange for illegal financial gains. Previously, on November 21, police arrested two other individuals, Rohit and Santri, from Uttar Pradesh in connection with this case. All three suspects are currently in judicial custody.