In a significant security breach, two employees of the Cochin Shipyard, identified as Rohit (29) and Santri (37) from Uttar Pradesh, were arrested by Udupi district police for allegedly leaking sensitive maritime data to Pakistani contacts via WhatsApp over an 18-month period. This confidential information included critical details about ship construction and specific vessel information, likely compromising the national security and sovereignty of India. The investigation, initiated after a formal complaint from the shipyard’s CEO, has raised concerns regarding a potential wider espionage network, prompting further scrutiny from national security agencies. The case underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures within India’s defense sectors, particularly in sensitive areas such as shipbuilding, where the safeguarding of classified information is paramount to maintaining the integrity of the country’s maritime capabilities.