Rupali Ganguly reacts to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's arrest over 'spying for Pakistan'
Indian television actor Rupali Ganguly has reacted to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's arrest after being accused of spying for Pakistan. Rupali slammed the Haryana-based vlogger for her 'hatred for India'. The actor also reflected on the need for action against those working against India.The Anupamaa actor tweeted, "Such people do not even realise when their love for Pakistan turns into hatred for India. Initially they talk about 'Aman Ki Aasha' and ends up hating India. Don't know how many such people are secretly working against the country, not a single one should be spared #JyotiMalhotra."
advertisementMalhotra was apprehended by Hisar police and booked under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, along with Section 152 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Youtuber is accused of sharing classified information with Pakistani intelligence agencies.Malhotra, who ran the YouTube channel "Travel with Jo", visited Pakistan in 2023 after acquiring a visa through commission agents, according to authorities. She developed close ties with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, during her trip.
Danish, was declared persona non grata by the Indian government and expelled on May 13, 2025 post the April 22, Pahalgam terror attack. He allegedly introduced Jyoti to multiple Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).Jyoti remained in touch with operatives, including Shakir alias Rana Shahbaz, whose number she saved as 'Jatt Randhawa.' She interacted with them on encrypted platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat.advertisementThere has been a lot of scrutiny on digital content creators with regard to national security issues amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan post Operation Sindoor. Many Indian film celebrities, such as Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Suniel Shetty, Hina Khan, etc have hailed Indian defence forces for Operation Sindoor.Nine terror sites were attacked in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in a series of precision strikes.Must Watch
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