“Get me married in Pakistan.
Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is under intense scrutiny following the emergence of yet another revealing WhatsApp conversation. In the chat, a Pakistani intelligence officer identified as Hasan Ali sends her affectionate messages and wishes. Jyoti replies with laughter emojis and shockingly quips, “Get me married in Pakistan.”
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This disturbing revelation adds fuel to the ongoing espionage probe involving Jyoti, whose travel history and digital footprints suggest deeper involvement than initially suspected.
Suspicious Visit to Pathankot Raises Red Flags
Nearly a year ago, Jyoti visited Pathankot, a highly sensitive border region housing critical army and air force installations. Though she didn’t upload any related video on her travel channel, Travel With Jo, investigators uncovered photographs and short clips she shared on Facebook during her visit.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) now suspects that her visit had a hidden agenda—possibly to scout military locations. This theory gains traction as Operation Sindoor had earlier exposed attempts by the Pakistani army to target Pathankot, which has seen attacks before, notably in 2016.
Forensic Evidence Links Jyoti to Foreign Transactions and Military Data
According to officials, forensic analysis of Jyoti’s phone revealed sensitive content related to the Indian military. More alarmingly, her bank records showed international transactions from Dubai, raising suspicions of financial connections to foreign handlers.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central agencies, also detained a fellow YouTuber from the region for joint questioning with Jyoti. The investigations aim to uncover whether this network is part of a larger spy ring.
Deleted Chats Hint at Cover-Up Post Operation Sindoor
The probe has also uncovered that after Operation Sindoor, Jyoti deleted her conversations with a Pakistani embassy official named Danish. These chats allegedly included blackout alerts and security siren messages shared during military operations. Authorities suspect deliberate deletion to destroy evidence.
Encrypted Messaging Apps Used to Share Sensitive Location Videos
Investigators discovered that Jyoti had transmitted videos of sensitive Indian locations, including the Golden Temple and popular tourist destinations in Kashmir, to Pakistani contacts. She used encrypted platforms such as WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Telegram to share videos complete with geo-locations.
So far, NIA has interrogated her over three days. Her police custody is set to expire on May 22, after which she will be presented before a court in Hisar.
Travel Videos Reveal a Disturbing Pattern Focused on Border Security
A closer look at Jyoti’s YouTube channel shows a pattern in her travel vlogs. While the channel is themed around religious tourism, most of her content emphasizes security arrangements at border and sensitive areas instead of cultural or religious narratives.
This pattern prompted intelligence agencies to begin scrutinizing her travel footage from other countries, including Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Dubai, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Jyoti’s Plans to Visit Bangladesh Raises Further Concerns
During her interrogation, Jyoti reportedly confessed she was planning a trip to Bangladesh, and had already prepared a visa application. Intriguingly, she listed a temporary address in Uttara, Dhaka, suggesting plans for an extended stay.
Sources believe she intended to meet with ISI-linked operatives in Dhaka under the guise of tourism. Investigators now suspect Pakistan may be building a new spy module in Bangladesh and recruiting fresh operatives like Jyoti through cross-border networks.
Diary Entries Praise Pakistan and Hint at Urdu Learning
Among the most damning pieces of evidence is a personal diary recovered from Jyoti’s residence. In it, she fondly recounts her 10-day trip to Pakistan, writing:
“Received a lot of love from the people of Pakistan. Got just two days to explore Lahore, which was too little.”
She also made a public plea to the Pakistani government to ease access for Indian pilgrims wishing to visit religious sites.
The diary further reveals that Jyoti had begun learning Urdu, raising suspicions about her long-term intentions and affiliations.
National Security Agencies on High Alert
The NIA and Intelligence Bureau are now handling the case with heightened urgency, considering the national security implications. There are growing indications that Jyoti was not just a rogue influencer, but part of a sophisticated spy network spanning multiple nations.
If proven, this could mark one of the most serious espionage threats in recent years involving a civilian with substantial digital influence and international mobility.
Conclusion: A YouTuber, A Spy, or Both?
What started as a social media personality’s international travels may now unravel as a case of digital-era espionage. With her YouTube presence, encrypted communications, and deep foreign links, Jyoti Malhotra is now at the center of one of India’s most alarming spy investigations.
