Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in Court Today as Police Remand Concludes

Hisar: Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, aged 33, is set to appear before a Hisar court as her nine-day police remand ends, following her arrest on espionage charges. case, which has gripped national attention, stems from her interactions with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish, a Pakistani High Commission official expelled on May 13. Her court appearance today could determine whether her custody is extended or if new legal proceedings will unfold.

Details of the Allegations
Malhotra’s arrest followed revelations of her 2023 and 2024 trips to Pakistan, where she allegedly developed ties with Danish during a Vaisakhi Festival pilgrimage. Investigators claim she maintained contact via encrypted platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, sharing details about Indian locations and creating content that aligned with Pakistani narratives. Her videos, including “Indian Girl in Pakistan” and “Exploring Lahore,” have come under scrutiny for allegedly promoting a positive image of Pakistan. While no evidence links her to military secrets, her devices are being analyzed at Madhuban Forensic Lab for further clues. The case, part of a broader espionage network probe, has also led to arrests in Haryana and Punjab.

Court Proceedings and Public Reaction
Today’s hearing before Civil Judge Sunil Kumar follows a contentious four-day remand extension granted on May 22, despite defense arguments questioning the lack of concrete evidence. Malhotra, represented by District Legal Services Authority lawyers, has denied the allegations, while her father, Haris Malhotra, insists she only contacted friends abroad. Public sentiment on X reflects division, with some decrying her as a traitor and others questioning the investigation’s fairness. As the court decides her fate, the case underscores the growing