‘Spying’ for Pak: Vlogger Jyoti Malhotra sent to judicial custody

The Haryana Police had on May 21 said that till now no such fact has come to light to show that the YouTuber had access to any military, defence or strategic information or that she was in contact with any terrorist organization.

The police has not issued any updates in the matter since.

Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan earlier said that the accused was in contact with some people knowing they are Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). “But till now no such fact has come to light directly which can be said that the accused was in contact with any terrorist organization. No fact has come to light so far regarding the accused’s involvement in any terrorist incidents,” added the SP.

The SP said the police seized three mobile phones, a laptop and some other electronic devices from the accused.

Malhotra has a YouTube channel called Travel with Jo with over 3,77,000 subscribers and an Instagram account with over 1,32,000 followers.

“She visited Pakistan multiple times and also went to China once. We are analysing her financial transactions and travel details. She was in touch with PIOs (Pakistan Intelligence Operatives). She did not have direct access to military or defence information, though Hisar is a strategic location,” the SP had shared.

Sawan had said one of her Pakistan visits was “sponsored”. “She met some high-profile persons. Why and what information was shared; all these things are being probed.” The police also said she possibly “fell into a trap for views and likes” and “her travel details show more expenses than her known sources of income”.