Overview
- The suspects were identified as Rohit, 29, and Santri, 37, both from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh, according to police.
- They were engaged through Sushma Marine Pvt. Ltd., with one posted at the Malpe facility and the other at Kochi, police said.
- Investigators allege they transmitted shipbuilding data, vessel numbers and other lists for over 18 months, including information tied to Indian Navy projects.
- Udupi district police arrested the pair following the complaint by the Cochin Shipyard CEO and produced them before a court.
- Officials say national security agencies have joined a wider probe that is assessing a possible larger spy network and any links to the recent Delhi blast.