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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jyoti Malhotra hires senior advocate, to appear in court on June 9
Hisar-based YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra, who is currently in 14-day judicial custody over alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, has appointed senior advocate Kumar Mukesh to represent her in court. She was initially remanded to police custody and later sent to judicial custody by a Hisar court on May 26. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 9. Malhotra, 33, was arrested on May 16 on charges of espionage and sharing sensitive information with foreign operatives. Speaking to Hindustan Times over the phone, advocate Kumar Mukesh confirmed that Malhotra's father, Harish Malhotra, had reached out to him last week. He visited Jyoti in Hisar Central Jail on Wednesday and discussed the case with her. 'I have filed an application seeking all case-related documents from the police,' said Mukesh. 'We expect to receive the documents within three to four days. Once we review them, we will move a regular bail application. Jyoti had valid visas for her trips to Pakistan and other countries, and at first glance, the evidence against her seems insufficient to substantiate the espionage charges.' Mukesh also appealed to the media to refrain from labelling Malhotra a 'spy' before a charge sheet is filed and the court delivers its verdict. 'Jyoti has told me the police treated her respectfully, and she has fully cooperated during interrogation,' he added. Previously, Malhotra was represented in court by Defense Legal Aid Counsel (DLAC) lawyers Jogmani Sharma, Deepak, and Nitin. Her father Harish reiterated her innocence and expressed trust in the legal system. 'My daughter is innocent and confident that justice will prevail. She told me not to worry and assured me she hasn't done anything that would compromise the nation's sovereignty,' Harish said. 'I've given her more clothes in jail. We're placing our hopes in her new lawyer to present a strong case.' Meanwhile, Hisar police spokesperson Vikas Kumar stated that the investigation has so far uncovered over 12 terabytes of digital data from Malhotra's three mobile phones and laptop. 'Forensic analysis revealed private chats with at least four individuals identified as Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs), suspected financial transactions, and signs of VIP treatment during her visit to Pakistan. The data is still under examination,' Kumar said. Malhotra has been charged under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Oil Spill Alert After Ship Sinks Off Kerala Coast
News • 1 Week ago Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, also known as Jyoti Rani, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. The 33-year-old Haryana-based influencer, who runs the popular YouTube channel Travel With Jo and has over 1.37 lakh Instagram followers, is accused of leaking sensitive Indian military information. She is one of six individuals booked under espionage charges. Jyoti had shared content from her Pakistan visit, including Lahore's Anarkali Bazaar, Katas Raj Temple, and local cuisine, often drawing cultural comparisons between India and Pakistan. Her videos and captions expressed admiration for the neighboring country, including one post titled "Ishq Lahore." According to reports, Jyoti came into contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistan High Commission official, during her 2023 visit. She later developed close ties with him and was introduced to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Israelis run for shelter as Houthis fire back-to-back ballistic missiles
News • 1 Week ago Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, also known as Jyoti Rani, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. The 33-year-old Haryana-based influencer, who runs the popular YouTube channel Travel With Jo and has over 1.37 lakh Instagram followers, is accused of leaking sensitive Indian military information. She is one of six individuals booked under espionage charges. Jyoti had shared content from her Pakistan visit, including Lahore's Anarkali Bazaar, Katas Raj Temple, and local cuisine, often drawing cultural comparisons between India and Pakistan. Her videos and captions expressed admiration for the neighboring country, including one post titled "Ishq Lahore." According to reports, Jyoti came into contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistan High Commission official, during her 2023 visit. She later developed close ties with him and was introduced to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jyoti Malhotra row: Lawyer Kumar Mukesh to defend YouTuber in June 9 hearing
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying against India, has got a lawyer. Lawyer Kumar Mukesh, who will plead Jyoti's case in Haryana's Hisar District Court. The lawyer presented his authorisation to represent the accused in the court. The first hearing of Jyoti's case will be held in the Hisar court on June 9. Mukesh said that Jyoti, who is in jail, has signed the Vakalatnama (lawyer's name), and they will begin with the bail process. According to the lawyer, a copy of the documents has not been received yet, and the situation will be clear after receiving the documents. He added that in two to three days, after studying the entire case, a bail petition will be filed. Kumar Mukesh was contacted by Jyoti's father, Harish Malhotra, to fight the case; at that time, the Vakalatnama could not be signed. The lawyer said that Jyoti has made videos for her YouTube channel at different places and has also gone abroad with a visa. On May 26, the court sent Jyoti to judicial custody for fourteen days. The YouTuber was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. She allegedly met a Pakistani officer, Ahsan-ur-Rahim, in Delhi, travelled to Pakistan twice, and shared sensitive information. During the preliminary investigation, the woman told the police that she went to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 to apply for a visa and met a man named Ahsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish. Following her arrest, Inspector General of Police (IGP) CID Crime Branch, Sarthak Sarangi, said that facts are being verified. "We have just received information that YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visited Puri's Jagannath temple and posted a video regarding it on Instagram. She also visited Chilika and Konark. She was in touch with a YouTuber from Odisha. We are verifying all the facts. We are in touch with our counterparts in Haryana regarding Jyoti Malhotra," the police official said.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Lawyer Kumar Mukesh to represent YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, hearing on June 9
Hisar (Haryana) [India], May 29 (ANI): YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying against India, has got a lawyer. Lawyer Kumar Mukesh, who will plead Jyoti's case in Haryana's Hisar District Court. The lawyer presented his authorisation to represent the accused in the court. The first hearing of Jyoti's case will be held in the Hisar court on June 9. Mukesh said that Jyoti, who is in jail, has signed the Vakalatnama (lawyer's name), and they will begin with the bail process. According to the lawyer, a copy of the documents has not been received yet, and the situation will be clear after receiving the documents. He added that in two to three days, after studying the entire case, a bail petition will be filed. Kumar Mukesh was contacted by Jyoti's father, Harish Malhotra, to fight the case; at that time, the Vakalatnama could not be signed. The lawyer said that Jyoti has made videos for her YouTube channel at different places and has also gone abroad with a visa. On May 26, the court sent Jyoti to judicial custody for fourteen days. The YouTuber was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. She allegedly met a Pakistani officer, Ahsan-ur-Rahim, in Delhi, travelled to Pakistan twice, and shared sensitive information. During the preliminary investigation, the woman told the police that she went to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 to apply for a visa and met a man named Ahsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish. Following her arrest, Inspector General of Police (IGP) CID Crime Branch, Sarthak Sarangi, said that facts are being verified. 'We have just received information that YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visited Puri's Jagannath temple and posted a video regarding it on Instagram. She also visited Chilika and Konark. She was in touch with a YouTuber from Odisha. We are verifying all the facts. We are in touch with our counterparts in Haryana regarding Jyoti Malhotra,' the police official said. (ANI)
