How Pakistan's ISI Trapped India's Top DRDO Scientist | Pradeep Kurulkar Case

In May 2023, India witnessed one of the most shocking espionage and national security breaches in its history. Pradeep Kurulkar, a senior DRDO scientist and a key mind behind India's top missile systems like BrahMos and Agni, was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS. But how did a genius with 35 years of experience fall so far? He became the victim of a deadly 'Honey Trap' orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI Unit 412. In this detailed investigation, we unravel the complete timeline of the Pradeep Kurulkar case. From his illustrious career working alongside Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to the psychological manipulation and cyber malware attacks launched through a fake profile named Zara Dasgupta, this story exposes the dark reality of modern cyber espionage. We explore how Indian Intelligence agencies tracked the digital footprints to Karachi and the shocking forensic evidence that led to his downfall just months before his retirement. Watch this full breakdown to understand how vulnerable even the highest levels of defense can be to social media manipulation. If you found this geopolitical case study informative, make sure to like, share, and subscribe to WorldFiles By Nizam Nazeer for more deep-dive investigative podcasts and untold stories. Pradeep Kurulkar case timeline DRDO scientist arrested Pune Pakistan ISI honey trap India Maharashtra ATS investigation India defense secrets leaked Unit 412 ISI Karachi Zara Dasgupta fake profile DRDO honey trap case explained Indian intelligence cyber espionage BrahMos and Agni missile secrets Geopolitical true crime India