Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s espionage case updates: Court extends judicial custody as investigation continues into her alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives since May 2025.
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HISAR (HARYANA): A local court in Hisar on Monday extended the judicial custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has been under investigation for alleged espionage since May this year. The decision came during a virtual court appearance, presided over by Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Sunil Kumar, with the next hearing scheduled for August 25.
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Background of the Case
Jyoti Malhotra, 33, runs a popular YouTube channel called “Travel with JO” and was arrested on May 16 at New Aggarsain Extension, Hisar. She was booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act (OSA) and Bureau of National Security (BNS), following suspicions that she may have been involved in espionage activities.
The case has attracted considerable attention, especially given the nature of the allegations and Malhotra’s public profile as a content creator.
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Court Proceedings and Legal Updates
Malhotra’s regular bail plea was rejected on June 9, as the police argued that the investigation was still ongoing. Following three months of inquiry, the police filed a chargesheet on August 14, marking a crucial step in the case.
During the next hearing, Malhotra is expected to be physically present in court and will receive a copy of the chargesheet, her lawyer, Kumar Mukesh, confirmed.
Police Investigation and Espionage Allegations
While the Hisar Police have clarified that Malhotra had no access to sensitive military or defence-related information, they alleged that she had been in contact with certain individuals who were Pakistani intelligence operatives.
Specifically, police sources noted that Malhotra was reportedly in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish, a staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023. The Indian government expelled Danish on May 13 for allegedly engaging in espionage-related activities.
Authorities further claimed that Pakistani intelligence operatives had been attempting to develop Malhotra as an “asset”, although no direct breach of national security has yet been established.
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