Jyoti Malhotra Espionage Case: YouTuber Was In Contact With Pakistani Diplomat During Op Sindoor, Shared Blackout Details - Report

New Delhi: In the latest revelation in the Jyoti Malhotra espionage case, the Haryana-based YouTuber allegedly shared information with Pakistan, including details about blackouts during Operation Sindoor, reported News18, citing sources. As per the report, Malhotra was in touch with an agent from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Investigative agencies are also reportedly verifying the transactions made through two bank accounts of the YouTuber. Authorities have also seized her three mobile phones and one laptop for forensic examination.

The police did not find any chat details between the YouTuber and Pakistan High Commission official, Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, after March this year, reported the media house, citing sources. However, authorities found out that both were in touch during ‘Operation Sindoor’.

For the unversed, on May 13, Danish was expelled by India for allegedly being involved in spying activities.

Pakistan Spy Network Busted:

Notably, Malhotra's five-day police custody is ending today, May 21. She will then be produced before the Hisar court.

The YouTuber was arrested on May 17 on charges of spying for Pakistan. She came in contact with Danish, who is believed to have connections with the ISI. In 2023, Jyoti travelled to Pakistan twice.

Almost four months before the April 22 terror attack, Malhotra had visited Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. She then reportedly visited Pakistan in March this year, a month before the Pahalgam terror attack.

news