YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's Affair: Sensational details continue to emerge regarding the Haryana-based YouTuber who was arrested for espionage linked to Pakistani intelligence. Her journey from traveling to Pakistan, visiting Kashmir, to being in direct contact with Pakistani Intelligence Officers (PIOs) during Operation Sindoor, sparks heavy controversy. Haryana Police underscores that this wasn't merely a 'travel vlogger' scenario but a serious conspiracy against national security.
Active During Operation Sindoor
Jyoti Malhotra's behavior and connections were flagged as notably suspicious during Operation Sindoor, a mission that invaded Pakistan post the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam to dismantle terror hubs. Reports confirm her contact with PIOs at this time, exchanging sensitive data via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat.
Scrutinizing Kashmir Tours and Pakistan Ties
Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan reveals Malhotra's visit to Kashmir prior to the Pahalgam attack, her earlier trip to Pakistan considered sponsored raises red flags. Thorough investigation into the ties between these trips and their purpose unfolds. Intelligence observes possible connections between Malhotra and other Indian YouTube influencers suspected of having ties with Pakistani agencies.
Profound Pakistani Agent Connections
Shashank Kumar Sawan divulged Jyoti Malhotra's direct link to a Pakistani High Commission officer in New Delhi, a recent persona non grata by Indian authorities, leading to their expulsion. The FIR mentions Malhotra's contact with Ahsan-ur-Rehman aka Danish during her 2023 visa acquisition.
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Espionage Web via Social Media
Malhotra, acclaimed for 'Travel with JO' and Instagram, amassing millions of followers, allegedly became a pawn in propagating Pakistani narrative. This underscores a 'narrative warfare,' where social media influencers serve as agents.
Investigation So Far
Jyoti Malhotra, arrested under the Official Secrets Act and the Indian Penal Code.
Presented in court, she's under a 5-day police remand.
Forensic evaluation underway on her laptop and mobile devices.
Financial transactions, travel logs, and meetings with Pakistani officials are under scrutiny.
National agencies delve into the deep network, investigating more potential Indian contacts.
Interrogation Extends to Numerous Detentions:
The arrest of Haryana’s travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra for alleged espionage in favor of Pakistan’s intelligence agency has led to her extensive interrogation. Recently, Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) tourism and IT head Harkirat Singh was detained on related charges.
Police detained HSGMC’s Harkirat Singh over espionage and dubious dealings. Notably instrumental in facilitating Jyoti’s two Pakistan visa acquisitions, Harkirat, originally from Kurukshetra, Haryana, managed group visas to Pakistan through HSGMC. Authorities now probe potential wider network links within HSGMC aiding Pakistani espionage.
