Suspicious call on naval assets triggers security alert, civilian arrested

A suspicious phone call made from a civilian number inquiring about sensitive naval assets has prompted a swift security response at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

KOCHI:

Police said on Monday that a 31-year-old man from Kozhikode has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The incident occurred on May 9, when the call was received at the Naval Base, raising immediate red flags.