After Jyoti Malhotra, Is ‘Yatri Doctor' Next? Netizens Question His Alleged Pakistan Ties
The controversy intensified after social media users began circulating his purported videos wherein he can be seen attending events at the Pakistan High Commission, allegedly mocking Indian institutions and appearing with Malhotra.
As allegations surface, X (formerly Twitter) has turned into a virtual battlefield, with users either denouncing or defending the popular YouTuber. While some demand an immediate probe, others believe he is an easy target in a high-voltage narrative.
'This Yatri doctor, aka Navankur, has literally visited villages. The person speaking is practically a walking Mujahedin. He tries tea and constantly mocks India in Pakistan, speaking freely as if his family is inside a Masjid area. How can the Indian government tolerate this behavior from this Desh Drohi?' wrote one Mohit Kamal Rath, a verified X user.
This Yatri doctor, aka Navankur, has literally visited villages. The person speaking is practically a walking Mujahedin. He tries tea and constantly mocks India in Pakistan, speaking freely as if his family is inside a Masjid area. How can the Indian government tolerate this… pic.twitter.com/6PtMClDIUe — Mohit Kamal Rath (@mkr4411) May 18, 2025
Another user, Rudhan Sharma, wrote, 'Navankur Chaudhary aka Yatridoctor should be investigated. He recently travelled Pakistan. He continuously makes fun of India.'
This NAvankur chaudhary aka Yatri doctor is followed by many pakistanis. He stayed with Pakistanis and seen many times mocking Indians for their financial status etc. attaching some proofs pic.twitter.com/IsO3qdUJpQ — Rudhan Sharma (@rudhans1) May 17, 2025
Rahul Kumar raised questions about his silence on key issues: 'As the ISI-backed spy network involving travel vloggers is being exposed, #YatriDoctor must also come under the scanner... his patterns are suspicious.'
As the #ISI-backed spy network involving travel vloggers is being exposed, #NavankurChaudhary aka #YatriDoctor must also come under the scanner.
His silence on #PahalgamAttack,
zero words on #OperationSindoor,
and mocking of Indians for calling out #Turkey raises serious… pic.twitter.com/IjkJk0gxpL — (@Rahulk123d) May 17, 2025
Some also pointed out his alleged close ties to Jyoti Malhotra. '#YatriDoctor also met Danish, a Pakistan High Commission Officer aka ISI, with Jyoti Malhotra at Pakistan High Commission,' alleged one tweet.
But it was not all condemnation.
Mohit Rath praised another vlogger for setting the right example and claimed Navankur was his friend: 'If you ever visit Pakistan, be like Traveling Mantra, not Jyoti Malhotra or Yatri Doctor... he is also friends with Yatri Doctor, but he is a true nationalist.'
If you ever visit Pakistan, be like Traveling Mantra, not #JyotiMalhotra or #YatriDoctor. When a random guy asked him about his religion ''Muslim / Non-Muslim" he instantly replied, 'Hindustan,' showcasing his patriotism for India.
By the way, he is also friends with… pic.twitter.com/dF2LBV6W9A — Mohit Kamal Rath (@mkr4411) May 18, 2025
Richal offered unconditional support: 'Bohot sare log kuch short clips dekh ke 1 din me apna opinion bna rahe hai lekin mai Navankur bhai ke regularly pichle 3 saal se videos dekh raha hu... Ye innocent hai. Without any doubt. #ISupportYatriDoctor.'
Bohot sare log kuch short clips dekh ke 1 din me apna opinion bna rahe hai lekin Mai Navankur bhai ke regularly pichle 3 saal se videos dekh raha hu aur inhe mai ache se janta hu. Ye innocent hai. Without any doubt. #isupportyatridoctor #YatriDoctor pic.twitter.com/4IhmwwNwCQ — Richal (@018richal) May 18, 2025
'Fake Narrative Being Spread'
Navankur has broken his silence through an Instagram video, where he called the allegations against him 'baseless' and part of a 'fake narrative' meant to malign his reputation. He clarified that he has visited Pakistan only once, as part of his goal to travel to all 197 countries.
'Bhai main Pakistan sirf ek baar gaya hoon (I went to Pakistan only once),' he said, addressing the allegations: 'I am proud to be Indian. My family members have served in the armed forces.'
He admitted knowing Jyoti Malhotra, but claimed it was only a brief interaction. 'She approached me as a fan. I treated her like a fan. I did not know her personally before that day.'
He added that he is not under any official investigation and is ready to fully cooperate with any authorities.
Navankur's meteoric rise as a content creator who traveled to 144 countries has now hit a rough patch. Once applauded for his global travel goals, his interactions with Pakistan-based officials and now-arrested Jyoti Malhotra are being re-evaluated through the lens of national security.
While no evidence has been made public linking him directly to espionage, the timing of his controversy – just after Malhotra's arrest – has made him a trending name on social media.
The Bigger Picture
The unfolding narrative now points to a troubling trend – where travel influencers may unwittingly or deliberately fall into diplomatic or intelligence entanglements. With Jyoti Malhotra's case already raising alarm bells, many believe it is time for Indian authorities to look deeper into who gets access to sensitive spaces, and how these relationships unfold.
As one user starkly put it: 'After #JyotiMalhotra's expose, serious questions must be asked of these two vloggers: Yatri Doctor and Karl Rock.'
After #JyotiMalhotra's expose, serious questions must be asked of these two vloggers:
#YatriDoctor – a top-tier supporter of Turkey.
#KarlRock – frequent Pakistan traveller, living in India, married to a Congress politician's daughter.#Spy #NationalSecurity pic.twitter.com/vX77tiJsyv — LG (@logicalgabbar) May 17, 2025
The digital courtroom has passed no verdict yet, but in the court of public opinion, the trial has definitely begun.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
7 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Children ‘perform' national anthem in sign language in Karimnagar
Karimnagar joined the nation in celebrating India's 79th Independence Day in a novel way on Friday. Collector Pamela Satpathy led a group of children with hearing impairment perform national anthem Jana Gana Mana in Indian sign language at the main Independence Day ceremony held at the police parade grounds in Karimnagar. The patriotic-themed event left the audience spellbound, fostering patriotic spirit and spreading the message of national pride and unity. A host of district officials also took part in the event. In an initiative to promote Indian Sign Language (ISL) as a tool for inclusive communication, the district administration recently conducted training sessions in the basics of ISL for district officials. The initiative seeks to help the hearing-impaired persons to effectively access government welfare schemes, avail of the opportunities available to them and enable them reach their full potential. Earlier, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu hoisted the national flag and felicitated freedom fighters on the occasion.
The Hindu
7 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Figure of speech: on the Prime Minister's Independence Day address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort was notable not only for highlighting national security and self-reliance but also for laying stress on a communally coloured demographic threat to the country. While showering praise on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Mr. Modi repeated its refrain by saying that the seeds of a new crisis were being sown. The launch of a High-Powered Demography Mission, to address what he described as 'a deliberate conspiracy' to alter the demography of the country, is little more than a thinly disguised effort to polarise the country on religious lines by pointing to the different rates of growth in population among different communities and to the 'infiltration' of undocumented migrants from the neighbouring countries. However, the speech also dwelt on substantive issues with a considerable focus on self-reliance in all fields including the economy, defence and technology, and youth empowerment. Mr. Modi also presented an account of the developments in India's national security and developmental landscape in the last year, and previewed what to anticipate ahead. Mr. Modi lauded the armed forces for Operation Sindoor, which, he said, showcased the effectiveness of India's defence capabilities and indigenous weaponry. He also used the occasion to warn India's adversaries, particularly Pakistan, underscoring the policy of zero tolerance toward terrorism and cross-border attacks. Recent successes in the combat against the Maoist insurgency also found a mention. As in a plan announced by Mr. Modi, Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a fully indigenous defence system, will be developed and deployed by 2035. The details were scarce, but he described it as 'a powerful weapon system' which 'will not only neutralise the enemy's attack but will also hit back at the enemy many times more'. Speaking amid rapid changes in global power equations, Mr. Modi's Independence Day message was also aimed at the United States, which has announced tariffs as high as 50% on many Indian products. While promising to focus on revving up the domestic economy, Mr. Modi showed an awareness of the challenges that the Indian economy is facing. The next generation GST reforms would be rolled out by Deepavali 2025, which would reduce the tax burden on core goods and services and boost business. On the one hand, Mr. Modi is trying to cultivate his ideological ecosystem while on the other, he is trying to tackle the material challenges facing the nation. The success of one, however, can only come at the cost of the other.
Time of India
22 minutes ago
- Time of India
Kishtwar cloudburst: 60 dead; PM Modi vows support; dozens still missing
The death toll from the cloudburst in Kishtwar rose to 60 on Friday, with scores still missing as rescue operations continued for the second consecutive day. Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency Officials said over 100 people were injured, including 38 with serious injuries. More than 160 people have been rescued from the debris, while dozens remain unaccounted for. So far, over 35 bodies have been identified, and the process of identifying the remaining continues. "It felt like the wrath of God. The debris was flowing like a mad dragon out to chew us all. We were extremely lucky to survive," said Sham Lal, a survivor from Jammu. The cloudburst triggered massive landslides and mudslides, burying houses, temples, a bridge, government buildings, and several vehicles. A community kitchen set up for pilgrims, where scores had gathered, along with a nearby security camp, was washed away. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, assuring them of full support. "Spoke to Jammu and Kashmir LG, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji and CM Shri Omar Abdullah Ji regarding the situation in the wake of the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected," the Prime Minister wrote on X. The cloudburst struck around 12:30 PM on Thursday in the Chisoti area, about 90 km from Kishtwar town - the last motorable village en route to the Machail Mata temple. A large number of pilgrims were in the area for the annual yatra, which began on July 25 and was scheduled to conclude on September 5. The 8.5 km trek to the 9,500-feet-high shrine starts from Chisoti. Many people were also stranded in nearby Hamori village and could not be contacted, as power lines were down and mobile devices had run out of charge. CM Omar Abdullah visited Chisoti on Friday afternoon to take stock of the situation. His cabinet minister, Javed Dar, confirmed that 65 people had been killed so far. Locals claimed to have seen some bodies floating in the Chenab River, but officials have not confirmed those reports. The exact number of casualties, injuries, or missing persons is yet to be finalised as rescue operations continue. Officials warned that the toll may rise as several people are still missing. Rescue efforts by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, army, paramilitary forces, and volunteer groups are ongoing. Chopper deployment has been hindered due to poor weather conditions. The Jammu-based White Knight Corps of the Indian Army stated that additional rescue and medical teams have been deployed and are working around the clock. "Teams on the ground are prioritising saving lives and providing assistance to those in need in close coordination with other agencies," the army said. Volunteer teams from humanitarian organisations, including Ababeel, with nine ambulances, and Hilal Volunteers, are also on the ground, helping in rescue efforts and transporting the injured to hospitals in Kishtwar, Udhampur, and Jammu. "Rescue operation is going on, but the debris is too heavy and difficult to remove. We have shifted several critically injured people to hospital," said Shagun Parihar, BJP legislator from Kishtwar, speaking to ET. BJP leaders, led by party president Sat Sharma, also visited the affected area.
