Who Is Pakistan's 'Madam N', Travel Agent Linked With Indian YouTubers Nabbed For Spying?

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A Pakistani woman named Naushaba Shahzad Masood, also known as 'Madam N', is allegedly responsible for using social media influencers in espionage activities against India.
In a major revelation in espionage cases against India involving YouTubers Jyoti Malhotra and Jasbir Singh with connections to Pakistan, the name of a Pakistani woman known as 'Madam N' has come to light.
Naushaba Shahzad Masood, who was identified as 'Madam N' by intelligence services, is reportedly connected to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). She is allegedly involved in spying and attempting to create sleeper cells in India by using social media influencers and YouTubers.
This revelation came after Jasbir Singh, a YouTuber with over 1.1 million subscribers on his channel 'Jaan Mahal", was arrested by the Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, for his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network.
Who Is 'Madam N'?
Naushaba Shahzad Masood runs a travel and tourism business in Lahore, which is called 'Jaiyana Travels and Tourism'. Her husband is a retired civil services officer in Pakistan, according to News18 India.
However, an investigation has revealed that Masood has been trying to set up a network of 500 spies in India at the behest of ISI and the Pakistani Army, by influencing social media influencers and YouTubers. She particularly targeted people from the Hindu and Sikh communities.
Masood has allegedly placed her agents in several Indian cities, including Delhi, where they promote her travel agency via social media and other channels. These agents are reportedly engaged in persuading individuals to participate in espionage activities on behalf of the Pakistani Army.
How Did She Carry Out Her Plans?
In the last six months, Masood has facilitated the entry of nearly 3,000 Indians and 1,500 Indians living abroad into Pakistan, the probe revealed. She was in direct contact with the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, where she used her contacts to get visas approved immediately.
She had deep relations with Visa First Secretary Suhail Qamar, Trade Counsellor Umar Sheryar and an officer named Danish associated with ISI, who had allegedly helped Jyoti Malhotra and was expelled from the country. Hence, visas were being provided to Indians at Masood's request.
Using Sikh, Hindu Pilgrims
The investigation further revealed that Masood single-handedly handled the tours of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims in Pakistan in collaboration with the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB). She charged more money from the passengers and used it for Pakistani propaganda and ISI activities.
Her contact number was located on the phones of the arrested spies. Additionally, two Pakistani bank accounts have also been found, through which funds were transferred from India. The money trail from these accounts is currently under investigation.
Two content creators – Jasbir Singh and Haryana-based Jyoti Malhotra – are currently under custody for espionage activities. The action on spy networks within the country comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead and the four-day military conflict with Pakistan that followed.
First Published:
June 05, 2025, 16:36 IST