Fri Nov 21 11:39:18 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:
Summary:
Two men, Rohit (29) and Santri (37), both from Uttar Pradesh and working as insulators for Shushma Marine Private Limited, have been arrested in Udupi, India for allegedly sharing classified information about Indian Naval ships with Pakistani contacts. Rohit, who previously worked at Kochi Shipyard and later moved to Udupi Shipyard, is accused of sharing sensitive information via WhatsApp and Facebook for the past 18 months. Santri also worked in Kochi Shipyard and is accused of passing information to Rohit. The men are charged with offenses under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Official Secrets Act, potentially endangering India’s security. Police will seek custody for further investigation and are likely to involve national investigation agencies.
News Article:
Two Arrested in Udupi for Allegedly Sharing Naval Secrets with Pakistan
Mangaluru, India – November 21, 2025 – Udupi police have arrested two men for allegedly leaking classified information about Indian Naval ships under construction to Pakistani contacts. Rohit, 29, and Santri, 37, both from Uttar Pradesh, were apprehended on November 20th and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
According to Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar, the two men were employed as insulators by Shushma Marine Private Limited, a subcontractor of Cochin Shipyard Limited. Rohit previously worked at Kochi Shipyard and later transferred to Udupi Cochin Shipyard. Santri was also employed at Kochi Shipyard.
Police allege that Rohit, via WhatsApp and Facebook, shared sensitive information, including identification numbers and other classified details, of naval ships being built at both the Kochi and Udupi shipyards. Santri is accused of providing information about the Kochi shipyard to Rohit.
“Seeing the multiple times Rohit has received money, it appears that he is the main accused,” said Mr. Shankar.
The arrests follow a complaint filed by the CEO of Udupi Cochin Shipyard on November 19th. The men are charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Official Secrets Act, for activities that could threaten India’s sovereignty and internal security.
Police plan to request custody of the suspects on November 22nd to further investigate their network and involvement of other individuals. The recruiting firm, Shushma Marine Private Limited, will also be questioned. Authorities have indicated that national investigation agencies will join the case in the coming days due to the sensitivity of the allegations. The investigation is being led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Harsha Priyamvada.
First Piper 