Two shipyard workers arrested in Udupi for allegedly spying for Pakistan
Udupi: Karnataka Police have arrested two employees of a shipyard in Udupi on charges of spying for Pakistan, setting off a major security alert along the coastal belt.
The accused have been identified as Rohit and Santhri, both residents of Uttar Pradesh. They were employed at the Malpe unit of Cochin Shipyard on contract through Sushma Marine Pvt. Ltd.
Police said the duo had been sharing sensitive information from inside the shipyard for over 18 months. The material allegedly included details of vessels being built for the Indian Navy as well as private clients. Investigators believe the information was sent to handlers in Pakistan through WhatsApp in return for monetary rewards.
The arrests were made after the CEO of Cochin Shipyard filed a written complaint, prompting police to take the two workers into custody. They were produced before court soon after the arrest.
Officials said the nature of the information leaked by the accused had the potential to compromise national security and operational secrecy.
According to sources, agencies suspect the involvement of a larger network and believe the two arrested workers may not be the only ones in contact with foreign handlers. National security and intelligence agencies are expected to join the investigation as it moves forward.
Further details are awaited as the probe continues.
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Rain washes out Super Eights match between New Zealand and Pakistan
Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (PTI): New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after incessant rain forced the abandonment of the opening T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eights match here on Saturday.
Amid a slight drizzle, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
But the steady droplets soon transformed into relentless pouring, forcing the officials to call off the match without a ball being bowled.
Before the skies opened up, Pakistan made one change to their eleven, bringing in Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay.
New Zealand made three changes with skipper Mitchell Santner back after missing the last match against Canada due to a stomach issue and Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi also found a place in the XI.
But all those calculations and combinations will have to wait for another day, as Pakistan will now face England here on February 24.
New Zealand will make a light travel to Colombo to face home side Sri Lanka on February 25.
The washout has also placed both the Kiwis and Pakistan in a relatively tighter place ahead of their remaining two Super Eights matches.
A similar result in any of the following matches, a possibility considering Sri Lanka’s weather pattern, or a defeat can put their semifinal ambitions in serious jeopardy.
