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Haryana;27 May (PMI) As of May 27, 2025, Jyoti Malhotra, a travel vlogger and YouTuber from Hisar, Haryana, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a Hisar court. She was arrested on May 16 for allegedly spying for Pakistan and was initially held in police custody for nine days before being remanded to judicial custody on May 26.
Key Developments in the Case
- Espionage Allegations: Malhotra is accused of sharing sensitive, though non-military, information with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Investigators allege she maintained encrypted communications with multiple Pakistani intelligence operatives and had interactions with an individual named “Danish,” reportedly linked to the Pakistan High Commission.
- Digital Evidence: Authorities have recovered approximately 13 terabytes of data from Malhotra’s five mobile phones and a laptop. This data includes communications, travel records, and financial transactions. Notably, a viral video surfaced showing Malhotra in Lahore, Pakistan, accompanied by six armed guards, raising questions about the nature of her visits and associations.
- Legal Proceedings: Malhotra has been charged under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, which pertain to acts endangering India’s sovereignty and wrongful communication of information. Her father has publicly asserted her innocence, claiming that she was in Pakistan solely for vlogging purposes and has been detained without concrete evidence. Investigation Status: While Malhotra has admitted to being in contact with individuals identified as Pakistani intelligence agents, police have stated that there is no evidence linking her to access of sensitive military or strategic information, nor to any terrorist affiliations. The case has garnered significant media attention, highlighting concerns about national security and the potential misuse of digital platforms. Authorities continue to investigate the extent of Malhotra’s alleged activities and associations.(pressmediaofindia,com)