**Haryana YouTuber Arrested for Alleged Espionage Ties to Pakistan**
A Haryana-based YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been taken into police custody along with six others for allegedly engaging in espionage activities for Pakistan. Reports indicate that she will remain in custody for at least four additional days as investigations continue. During her interrogation, Jyoti reportedly admitted to having met with Pakistani agents.
According to sources from Hisar Police, the remand was requested to allow for forensic analysis and cross-examination of digital evidence that is still pending. The police are also looking to investigate and question other individuals whose names have emerged during the initial inquiry. Hisar Police has requested that no media personnel be allowed inside the courtroom during proceedings.
Jyoti Malhotra, who operates the YouTube channel “Travel with Jo,” traveled to Pakistan in 2023 after obtaining a visa through commission agents. During her visit, she reportedly formed a close relationship with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish, who is identified as a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. Sources claim that Danish is an agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan and was expelled from India earlier this month amid rising tensions following a deadly attack in Pahalgam that resulted in 26 fatalities.
Documents reviewed indicate that Danish’s passport was issued in Islamabad, and he received a visa for India on January 21, 2022. He was born in Narowal, located in Pakistan’s Punjab province. During her questioning, Jyoti acknowledged her connections with Pakistani intelligence agents and stated that she maintained regular contact with Danish, a Pakistani High Commission official.
Jyoti revealed that she first met Danish in 2023 when she visited the High Commission to apply for her visa to Pakistan. The 33-year-old YouTuber, who has approximately 400,000 subscribers, mentioned that during her stay in Pakistan, she was introduced to Ali Hassan, who facilitated her travel and accommodation. Furthermore, she disclosed that Ali Hassan introduced her to two individuals believed to be Pakistani intelligence officials, identified as Shakir and Rana Shahbaz.
As the investigation unfolds, the implications of Jyoti’s alleged activities raise significant concerns regarding national security and the potential infiltration of foreign intelligence networks within India.
**FAQ**
**Q: What charges is Jyoti Malhotra facing?**
A: Jyoti Malhotra is facing charges related to espionage for allegedly collaborating with Pakistani intelligence agents.
