The documents suggest that on the day of his retirement, a logistics company named Big Logistics India Pvt Ltd was hired to transport around 40 boxes and various documents from the company’s headquarters without proper authorisation
According to some recent reports there was a potential security breach involving a former Director General (DG) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). According to DRDO Vigilance Department documents, it’s alleged that Sudhir Mishra, ex-DG of DRDO, may have moved confidential company documents out of BrahMos Aerospace premises.
The documents suggest that on the day of his retirement, a logistics company named Big Logistics India Pvt Ltd was hired to transport around 40 boxes and various documents from the company’s headquarters without proper authorisation. This raised suspicions regarding the movement of important materials.
Approximately a month after his retirement, Mishra returned several files and documents, including some labeled as ‘CONFIDENTIAL.’ This raised concerns about a security breach, prompting an investigation into the matter.
Despite these allegations, Sudhir Mishra and BrahMos Aerospace spokespersons remained silent in response to Firstpost’s requests for comment.
The Directorate of Public Interface (DPI) at DRDO confirmed receiving a complaint against Mishra and disclosed the formation of a Fact-Finding Inquiry Committee to investigate the matter. However, the committee reportedly found no evidence to support the allegations.
The investigation also highlighted security lapses within BrahMos Aerospace. Instances of unnoticed and undocumented items being removed from the premises were reported, along with missing CCTV footage for a crucial 15-day period. Additionally, there were discrepancies in maintaining mandatory registers for tracking items leaving the premises.
This incident adds to a concerning trend of security breaches involving DRDO scientists in recent years. In 2023, Pradeep Kurulkar, another senior DRDO scientist, was dismissed for allegedly leaking information to suspected Pakistani spies. Similar incidents were reported in previous years, indicating a recurring issue that demands attention from authorities.
