Goa Shipyard Employee Arrested for Leaking Naval Secrets to Pakistan's ISI

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad arrested Ram Singh from the Goa Shipyard Naval base for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan's ISI after being honey-trapped. Singh is accused of conspiring to wage war against the Indian government and is currently under interrogation.

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (UPATS) arrested a man from the Goa Shipyard Naval base for allegedly sharing sensitive information about the Indian Navy with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The man, identified as 31-year-old Ram Singh from Ramwapur village in Gorakhpur's Pipraich area, was arrested on Saturday.

According to senior ATS officials, Singh was working at the Goa Naval base, where he was involved in insulation work for a repair company. This base is crucial for the Indian Navy, housing several significant fighter ships such as INS Vikramaditya, INS Vikrant, Swarna, and Subhadra.

The arrest came after Singh was allegedly honey-trapped by a woman named Kirti. Singh had received a friend request from her profile and over time, developed a close relationship with her through regular conversations. Eventually, Kirti persuaded him to take photographs of Naval officers at the shipyard and share them with ISI handlers. 

Further investigations revealed that Singh received money in his bank accounts from various suspicious sources. He was then instructed to transfer these funds to other ISI agents using different money wallets. The ATS has registered an FIR against Singh under IPC Section 121-A, which pertains to conspiring to wage war against the Indian government.

The case has raised serious concerns about the security at the Goa Shipyard and the potential for sensitive information to be leaked. The ATS is currently interrogating Singh to uncover more details about other ISI agents he might be connected with. 

The Indian Navy has been notified of the breach, and additional security measures are being implemented at the Goa Shipyard to prevent future incidents. Authorities are also working to track down and identify other potential threats linked to this case. 

This arrest highlights the ongoing threat of espionage and the sophisticated methods used by foreign intelligence agencies to extract classified information. The UPATS and other security agencies continue to remain vigilant to protect national security interests.