Why was former DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar denied bail?

The Bombay High Court denied bail citing concerns that Kurulkar, in his important DRDO post, may influence witnesses and could abscond due to his contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer.

What sensitive information did the DRDO scientist allegedly share?

Allegedly shared information included details about the Aero India Show, the Rustom 2 drone test, and a restricted military program for tanks.

When was the DRDO scientist arrested in the espionage case?

The former DRDO scientist, Pradeep Kurulkar, was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad in May 2023.

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Bombay HC Rejects Bail for DRDO Scientist in Pak Spy Case

16 Apr

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Summary

Court denied bail to ex-DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar arrested in 2023.
Scientist allegedly shared sensitive DRDO information with a Pakistani intelligence officer.
The court cited concerns about witness influence and potential absconding.

Bombay HC Rejects Bail for DRDO Scientist in Pak Spy Case

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to former DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, who was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad in May 2023. Kurulkar, formerly head of DRDO's Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), had approached the high court after a special court rejected his plea in December 2023.

A single-judge bench observed that Kurulkar was in an important post and allegedly provided information to a Pakistani Intelligence Officer (PIO). The court expressed concerns that if released, he might influence subordinate officers who are witnesses or abscond, given his continued contact with the PIO.