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Travel Influencer Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage.
Haryana police have apprehended Jyoti Malhotra, a prominent YouTuber and travel influencer, on allegations of espionage and maintaining suspicious connections with Pakistani intelligence. The arrest follows heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, stemming from recent military actions.
Authorities allege Malhotra had frequent contact with Ahsan-ur-Rahim, a Pakistani High Commission official previously expelled from India on espionage charges. She is further implicated in potential connections to the recent Pahalgam attack in Kashmir.
While Malhotra’s father vehemently denies the accusations, citing her legitimate travel vlogging activities, police cite discrepancies between her known income and travel expenses. The investigation is ongoing. This arrest underscores the persistent tensions and ongoing espionage concerns between the two nations.