J&K, Rajasthan cops interrogate YouTuber in Hisar

The police from J&K and Rajasthan have also arrived in Hisar to question YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, sources revealed here today.

Police sources said she had filmed videos of sensitive bordering areas along the Pakistan border in Rajasthan, and also visited Kashmir some time before the Pahalgam attack. “The police of these states also want to question her. Though she is in custody of Hisar police for four days, the interrogators from other states and Central agencies have been grilling her,” they said.

Special Investigation Teams of these states have submitted a list of questions to the Civil Lines police. The other agencies are also in contact with the Hisar police for the smooth exchange of information.

The sources indicated that the probe agency could take her to J&K for identification of certain locations. However, it could not be confirmed.

Meanwhile, her father Harish Malhotra said he was unable to meet her during the appearance in the court yesterday. Speaking to the media, he said, “I was told that she would be produced in court in the afternoon, so I went there. But by the time I reached the venue, she had already left."

During her court appearance, Jyoti informed the judge that she had not appointed any private lawyer for her defence. In response, the court directed the Defence Legal Aid Counsel (DLAC) to provide her with legal assistance. DLAC-affiliated lawyers, who were already present, argued in her defence.

Cong files plaint against fake image

The Haryana Congress Legal Department has filed a complaint against several BJP leaders for allegedly circulating a fake image showing Jyoti Malhotra facing spying charges with Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Congress leader Lal Bahadur Khowal met the Hisar SP, demanding an FIR and strict action against BJP leaders.

Haryana Tribune