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Arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra of Haryana, sensational case of espionage for Pakistan
Samira Vishwas | May 17, 2025 8:24 PM CST

Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of Haryana, who ruled the hearts of millions of fans through her YouTube channel ‘Travel with Joe’, is now in the news in a shocking case. (YouTuber Arrested) Jyoti has been arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. He has also been detained along with five other people from Haryana and Punjab, which has created a stir in the entire country. This case is not only to national security, but also raises questions on the influence of social media and activities under its guise.

Travel to Pakistan and suspicious relations

In the year 2023, Jyoti Malhotra visited Pakistan by getting a visa through commission. During this time, he met Elenet-ur-Rahim, an employee of Pakistan High Commission, known as Danish. (Pakistan Espionage) According to sources, Jyoti had a close relationship with Danish, which connected him to Pakistani intelligence agents. These included people like Ali Ahsan and Shakir alias Rana Shahbaz, whose name Jyoti saved in her phone as ‘Jatt Randhawa’. The relationship was so deep that Jyoti allegedly shared India’s sensitive information with these agents, which became a threat to national security.

Investigation and arrest process

Haryana and Punjab Police jointly started a thorough investigation into the case, resulting in six people, including Jyoti Malhotra, were arrested. (Spying allegations) Investigation agencies investigated Jyoti’s phones and social media accounts, which led to many suspicious chat and call records. These records confirmed regular contact between Jyoti and Pakistani agents. The case has also questioned the credibility of social media affected, as Jyoti used to present a positive image on her channel, but her activities behind the screen were anti -national.

Question of social media and national security

Jyoti Malhotra’s case shows how misuse of social media can become a threat to national security. (Social Media Misuse) His arrest has served as a warning for those who are involved in illegal activities under the guise of social media. This incident not only reflects the vigilance of intelligence agencies, but also suggests how much care needs to be taken to maintain the security of the country in the digital age.

The investigation against Jyoti Malhotra and her colleagues is still going on. (National Security) This case has re-exposed the old problem of India-Pakistan relations and across the border.


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