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YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Faces Extended Custody in Espionage Case

The Haryana-based vlogger remains under investigation for alleged ties with Pakistani operatives, prompting heightened scrutiny of temple security and social media misinformation.

The morphed photo of Rahul Gandhi with Jyoti Malhotra which has gone viral on social media.
Travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra's visits to the Jagannath temple and Mahakaleshwar temple are being investigated.
Travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra, 33, a resident of Hisar, was arrested on May 16 for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani operatives.
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Overview

  • Jyoti Malhotra's police custody has been extended by four days as investigations into her alleged espionage activities continue.
  • Authorities are examining her visits to sensitive sites, including the Jagannath temple in Puri and the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, with allegations of drone use under review.
  • The Odisha government is considering installing anti-drone systems to enhance security at the Jagannath temple following the case's revelations.
  • A morphed photograph falsely linking Malhotra to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been debunked, highlighting concerns over social media misinformation.
  • Multiple intelligence agencies, including the NIA and IB, are interrogating Malhotra, who allegedly maintained contact with a Pakistani High Commission official expelled earlier this month.