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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Another YouTuber held for spying
New Delhi: In a shocking revelation, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has exposed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar, Punjab. Singh, who runs a YouTube channel called "Jaan Mahal," has been found to be associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, a key figure in a terror-backed espionage network. Officials said the investigations have revealed that Singh maintained close contact with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested for spying. Furthermore, he was also in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official.
NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Who Is Jasbir Singh, YouTuber Arrested In Punjab For Spying For Pakistan
The Punjab Police have arrested YouTuber Jasbir Singh for his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Mr Singh, who runs the popular YouTube channel JaanMahal Video, was picked up by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali on Wednesday following intelligence inputs. According to the police, Mr Singh was in direct contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer identified as Shakir, alias Jutt Randhawa, who is believed to be part of a terror-linked spy network operated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Investigators said Mr Singh passed on sensitive information about Indian security force movements. Who Is Jasbir Singh? Jasbir Singh is a 41-year-old YouTuber from Mahlan village in Ropar district, Punjab. He currently lives in Rupnagar, Punjab. His Facebook picture contains the tag, "I support farmers." He runs a popular YouTube channel called JaanMahal Video, which has over 1.1 million subscribers. His content mainly includes travel videos documenting his trips to countries like Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand and others. On Instagram, Jasbir Singh has close to 42,000 followers. His Instagram bio describes him as a food vlogger. His last Instagram post, uploaded two days ago, featured a video of his son celebrating Punjab Kings' win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL semi final. A cricket enthusiast, Mr Singh frequently attends matches at stadiums and appears to be involved with his local cricket club, as seen in several of his Instagram videos. Why Was Jasbir Singh Arrested? Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed that Mr Singh maintained ties with Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana-based YouTuber, who was arrested on May 15 in a similar espionage case. Investigators accused Ms Malhotra of spying for Pakistan and reported her links to the same network. According to Punjab Police, Jasbir Singh visited Pakistan three times, around the same time Jyoti Malhotra travelled there. Mr Singh was arrested in Rupnagar, and forensic teams are currently examining multiple Pakistani phone numbers found on his devices. Authorities also revealed that Mr Singh attended the Pakistan National Day event at the Pakistani Embassy in Delhi, where Pakistan High Commission official Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish, invited him. Indian authorities later expelled Danish from the country.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Espionage case: Youtuber Jasbir Singh sent to 3 days Police custodyy
Mohali (Punjab) [India], June 4 (ANI): A court in Mohali sent YouTuber Jasbir Singh, who has been found associated with a Pakistani espionage network, to 3-day Police custody on Wednesday, said State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) DSP Pawan Sharma. Jasbir Singh, who operates a YouTube channel called 'Jaan Mahal,' has been found associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network. He also maintained close contact with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra (arrested for spying) and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official. 'Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan, Rupnagar, who operates a YouTube channel called 'Jaan Mahal', has been found associated with PIO Shakir, alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network,' DGP Punjab Police said. 'He also maintained close contact with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was earlier arrested for alleged spying and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official,' the DGP Punjab Police added. 'Investigations have revealed that Jasbir attended the Pakistan National Day event in Delhi on Danish's invitation, where he met Pakistani Army officials and vloggers. He travelled to Pakistan on three occasions (2020, 2021, 2024), and his electronic devices contained multiple Pakistan-based numbers, now under detailed forensic scrutiny,' the police said in a post on X. After Jyoti Malhotra's arrest, Jasbir attempted to erase all traces of his communications with these PIOs to avoid detection. An FIR has been registered at SSOC, Mohali. Notably, 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)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Punjab Police busts espionage network linked to Rupnagar YouTuber
Mohali (Punjab) [India], June 4 (ANI): Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) has unearthed an espionage network linked to a YouTuber from Rupnagar, allegedly connected to Pakistani intelligence operatives and terror-backed elements, officials said on Wednesday. In a post on X, DGP Punjab Police wrote, 'Acting swiftly on actionable intelligence, State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali has unearthed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan, Rupnagar. Jasbir Singh, who operates a YouTube channel called 'Jaan Mahal,' has been found associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network. He also maintained close contact with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra (arrested for spying) and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official.' 'Investigations have revealed that Jasbir attended the Pakistan National Day event in Delhi on Danish's invitation, where he met Pakistani Army officials and vloggers. He travelled to Pakistan on three occasions (2020, 2021, 2024), and his electronic devices contained multiple Pakistan-based numbers, now under detailed forensic scrutiny. After Jyoti Malhotra's arrest, Jasbir attempted to erase all traces of his communications with these PIOs to avoid detection. An FIR has been registered at SSOC, Mohali. Investigations are underway to dismantle the broader espionage-terror network and identify all collaborators,' the post added on X. Punjab Police reiterated its firm resolve to safeguard national security and dismantle networks that threaten the country's sovereignty and integrity. Meanwhile on Tuesday, the Punjab Police, acting on inputs from Counter-Intelligence Punjab, arrested a man identified as Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Mohalla Rodupur, Gali Nazar Singh Wali in Tarn Taran, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistan-based Khalistani supporter Gopal Singh Chawla. In a post on X, DGP Punjab Police shared information stating that the arrested accused had been in touch with the ISI and Gopal Singh Chawla, sharing classified details concerning army movements during Operation Sindhoor. Investigations have revealed that he was engaged in sharing troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a threat to national security. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
YouTuber Jasbir Singh tried to erase all links to Pakistani agents after Jyoti Malhotra's arrest, says Punjab DGP
NEW DELHI: Jasbir Singh , arrested in a Pakistan-backed espionage case, attempted to delete all traces of his communication with key Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in the network soon after the arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, Punjab Police said. 'After Jyoti Malhotra's arrest, Jasbir attempted to erase all traces of his communications with these PIOs to avoid detection,' said the Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab Police. Read also: Who is YouTuber Jasbir Singh? Man arrested for 'links' with Pakistan-backed spy network Singh, a resident of Mahlan village in Rupnagar, was arrested by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali. He ran a YouTube channel named 'Jaan Mahal' and is believed to have maintained close contact with several Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) suspected of operating under the influence of Pakistani handlers. Among them are Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, previously arrested on espionage charges, and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national who was expelled from the Pakistani High Commission in India. Jasbir Singh was reportedly invited by Danish to the Pakistan National Day event held in Delhi, where he interacted with Pakistani Army officials and vloggers, according to the DGP, Punjab Police. Also read: 'Had close links with Jyoti Malhotra': After Malhotra, another YouTuber Jasbir Singh arrested in Pakistan-backed espionage case He is also reported to have travelled to Pakistan on three separate occasions — in 2020, 2021, and 2024. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo His seized electronic devices contained multiple Pakistan-based contact numbers, which are currently undergoing forensic analysis, said the DGP. He was also in touch with another PIO, Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, who is believed to be a crucial link in the terror-backed intelligence network. An FIR has been registered at SSOC, Mohali. A comprehensive investigation is underway to trace the full extent of the espionage network and identify more collaborators, said the DGP, Punjab Police. 'Punjab Police remains firmly committed to safeguarding national security and will not allow anti-national elements to thrive on our soil,' the DGP asserted.
