Following Operation Sindoor, actions against Pakistani espionage networks in India have intensified. Recently, in a major revelation, Punjab Police arrested YouTuber Jasbir Singh Mahal. His social media presence is now under scrutiny, as several suspicious videos linked to Pakistan were found on his Instagram and YouTube channels.
In April 2024, Jasbir uploaded a video on his Instagram handle 'JaanMahal Videos', where Jyoti Malhotra can be seen purchasing suits in a Pakistani shop. Jyoti had already been arrested for espionage activities for Pakistan, adding to the agencies' astonishment. Both individuals’ activities have baffled invetigators.
In another video, Jasbir Singh is seen lavishing praise on the Pakistan police, with officers shaking hands and embracing him. These videos reveal that both Jasbir and Jyoti were essentially promoting Pakistani agencies under the guise of portraying a positive image of Pakistan.
Jasbir, who traveled to Pakistan as a YouTuber, wasn’t just any ordinary blogger. He received special security from the Pakistani police and army. This was enough to raise suspicion among agencies, as typical bloggers do not receive VIP protection. ISI operatives personally escorted him across various Pakistani regions.
Sources indicate that both YouTubers were sending sensitive information linked to Indian agencies to Pakistan. Bank account investigations uncovered alarming transactions. They were notably close to Danish, an ISI inspector working at the Pakistan High Commission.
The Punjab Police FIR states that on June 3, 2025, around 10:30 AM, an input was received, leading to the capture of Jasbir Singh aka JaanMahal and Mohammad Sufiyan aka Sufi for spying for ISI. They were transmitting details, videos, and military locational data to Pakistani handlers.
During their arrest, mobile phones, pen drives, maps, and sensitive documents were seized. They face charges under sections 152, 61(2) of the BNS, and sections 3, 4, 5 of the Official Secrets Act of 1923. An FIR has been filed and the investigation continues. Comprehensive forensic and bank transaction examinations are underway.
