Arrested in Hisar, Haryana, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is amidst daily unfolding revelations. Her travels to Pakistan and associations with Danish, an officer in the Pakistani High Commission, have caught the attention of investigative agencies. Her every video from Pakistan, expenses, friends, and personal chats are now under a cloud of suspicion. The whole nation eagerly questions whether Jyoti Malhotra is a Pakistani spy or if Danish utilized her as an espionage asset?
On May 16, Hisar Police arrested Jyoti Malhotra under Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code and the Official Secrets Act. She was in contact with suspicious individuals, exchanging information. Hisar Police has now countered much speculative media and social media reports, stating that numerous baseless stories are compromising the integrity of the investigation.
Such cases can critically impact national security. According to the police, three mobile phones, a laptop, and other electronic devices were seized from Jyoti and sent to a forensic lab for analysis. Harkirat, a Kurukshetra resident and visa service provider, has also been summoned for questioning. Two mobile phones were seized from Harkirat, but he has not been arrested yet.
Jyoti Malhotra is under a 5-day police remand as the Hisar Police conducts an intensive investigation. Central investigative agencies have also questioned Jyoti, although no agency has taken custody of the accused. Moreover, the police have refuted claims that the accused had access to any military, defense, or strategic information. Analyzing the seized electronic devices continues.
The analysis results have not yet been provided to Hisar Police. No comments can be made about her WhatsApp chats at this time. Her diary pages being shown publicly are not in police possession. A detailed analysis of her bank accounts is ongoing. As of now, there are no facts to suggest she was in touch with any terrorist organization.
Hisar Police has stated no evidence has emerged indicating the accused’s involvement in terrorist activities. No evidence has been found of marriage, religious conversion, or any PIO connections. This investigation is related to national security. Police urge media and social media to report with restraint and only disseminate official statements. Verify facts before broadcasting news.
