Commodore Sreekumar K Pillai, the Commanding Officer of INS Zamorin at the Ezhimala Naval Academy, has been arrested by naval intelligence for allegedly accepting bribes from contractors involved in construction projects. His arrest, which occurred during a visit by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, follows extensive surveillance and is expected to lead to military court proceedings. Pillai, an experienced officer with a background in gunnery and missile warfare, assumed command just days prior on November 10, 2023. This incident highlights ongoing challenges within the Indian Navy regarding corruption, underscoring the importance of maintaining integrity and accountability in defense leadership to ensure operational efficacy and public trust.