How politics destroyed ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan’s career and set back India’s space program

A shameful episode of petty politics destroyed the life and career of the brilliant ISRO scientist, Nambi Narayanan and set back India’s space program by nearly a decade. 25 years after he was set free, the Supreme Court finally named 18 police officers, all now retired, for their role in framing Nambi.
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Isro espionage case: FIR against 18 ex-cops; June 25, 2021
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