A Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist working at the BrahMos Missile Research Centre (BMRC) in Nagpur has been arrested by intelligence officials for leaking classified technical information to Pakistan.

The accused, identified as Nishant Agrawal, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on charges of espionage. The arrested scientist is reportedly an ISI agent who handed over classified information to Pakistan and other countries.

The facility where he was arrested is used for making propellants for India’s BrahMos missile, which is considered to be the world’s fastest cruise missile.