In a startling turn of events,Jyoti malhotra,a YouTuber known for her travel vlogs,has been arrested on charges of espionage. Her recent trips too Kolkata and Pakistan have come under scrutiny, with authorities alleging connections to Pakistani intelligence. This incident not onyl raises questions about national security but also highlights the complexities of cross-border relations in a time of heightened tension.
Malhotra, who has visited Kolkata multiple times, showcased various landmarks on her YouTube channel, including popular spots in Park Circus and Barrackpore. After her February trip to Kolkata, she traveled to Pakistan in March, where she documented her experiences at the Attari-Wagah border and Lahore’s bustling Anarkali Bazaar. The Haryana police have claimed that her interactions with Pakistani agents intensified following the recent Pahalgam incident, which has further strained India-Pakistan relations.
Adding to the intrigue, Malhotra was spotted at an iftar party hosted by the Pakistani high Commission in Delhi last year. She also collaborated with Priyanka Senapati in Puri, Odisha, creating content that has now come under the radar. A video featuring Malhotra, Senapati, and a young man named Soumit Bhattacharya from Asansol has caught the attention of investigators, who are now on the hunt for him. As the investigation unfolds, the implications of Malhotra’s actions could resonate far beyond her YouTube channel, stirring discussions about the role of social media influencers in sensitive geopolitical contexts.