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Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly 'spying' for Pakistan

created: May 19, 2025, 8:28 a.m. | updated: May 20, 2025, 5:56 a.m.

Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly 'spying' for PakistanThe YouTuber was allegedly in touch with a Pakistan High Commission official in IndiaThe YouTuber's father has denied allegations that she was a spy, saying she went to Pakistan after acquiring necessary permissions. Police in Haryana allege that she was in touch with a Pakistan High Commission official, who was expelled from India earlier this month. Jyoti Malhotra, a travel influencer from the northern Indian state of Haryana, allegedly travelled to the neighbouring country several times - her last trip was in March 2025. Police in India have arrested a local YouTuber on suspicions of spying for Pakistan. Her last video on Pakistan was uploaded in March, in which she was seen in the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi attending a Ramadan dinner.

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