Haryana Police stated that Jyoti Malhotra was in contact with an official from Pakistan's ISI. Forensic investigations are underway. Police have requested a four-day remand. Interrogation of Jyoti is ongoing.
Jyoti Malhotra News: Haryana Police have made a significant revelation regarding Jyoti Malhotra, arrested from Hisar. Police claim that during a period of heightened tension between India and Pakistan, Jyoti was in contact with an official from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). This information emerged after her five-day remand ended and she was presented in court.
Hisar Police Seek Four-Day Remand
Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested on charges of espionage. During her court appearance on Thursday, police stated that forensic reports on her phone, laptop, and bank accounts are still pending. Police intend to conduct a more thorough interrogation based on these reports and have therefore requested a four-day remand from the court to complete their investigation.
The court also inquired about Jyoti's medical status, ensuring she was not facing any difficulties. Her condition was reported to be stable.
Jyoti Uncooperative During Interrogation
Hisar Police report that Jyoti was evasive during questioning, refusing to answer several questions. Police believe Jyoti was fully aware of her contact and its implications, yet continued her communication with the ISI official.
Police revealed that Jyoti had traveled to various states in India, creating and sharing videos on social media. Authorities are contacting police in these locations and may transport Jyoti there for further questioning.
Forensic Reports Expected to Yield Crucial Information
Police anticipate that forensic reports from Jyoti's three mobile phones and laptop will reveal crucial information. These reports are expected within two days. Subsequently, police will confront Jyoti with this data for rigorous questioning to advance the investigation.
The forensic reports are also expected to reveal the nature of the information Jyoti provided to the Pakistani intelligence agency and the details of their communication. This will further clarify Jyoti's role in the matter.
Who is Jyoti Malhotra?
Jyoti Malhotra is a 33-year-old YouTuber and travel blogger from Hisar. She had gained significant popularity on social media through her travel videos. However, she is now accused of spying for Pakistan's ISI and providing sensitive information to foreign agencies, compromising national security.
She was arrested on May 17th. Since then, police have been continuously interrogating her and conducting a thorough investigation.
