Karnataka Police Arrest Third in Navy Info Leak Case Linked to Pakistan

• Karnataka Police arrested Hirendra Kumar (34) from Gujarat, the third accused in the Indian Navy confidential information leak case.
• Hirendra allegedly provided mobile SIM cards to main accused Rohit and Santri, who shared sensitive Navy data with Pakistan-based agents.
• Main accused Rohit and Santri were previously arrested on November 21 from Cochin Shipyard unit in Malpe for suspicious activity.
• Leaked information included Indian Navy ship lists, numbers, and docking details, shared via WhatsApp using SIM cards.
• Case registered under Official Secrets Act, BNS, and UAPA Act; Udupi SP urges public vigilance for national security.

Why It Matters: Third arrest made in critical Navy information leak case with Pakistan links, highlighting national security threat.