Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Spotted with Pakistani Police Before Espionage Arrest
Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Spotted with Pakistani Police Before Espionage Arrest
The Viral Sighting in Lahore
In a startling development, Indian travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was seen walking through Lahore’s Anarkali Bazaar in March 2025, accompanied by at least six armed men.
This scene was captured by Scottish YouTuber Callum Mill, who was filming his journey through Pakistan. The viral video shows Malhotra talking casually with Mill, बिलकुल नॉर्मल तरीके से, even though she was surrounded by security men with rifles.
This incident raised suspicion, especially because Malhotra was arrested weeks later in India for spying (जासूसी के आरोप).
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-operation-sindoor-look-at-all-the-guns-when-scottish-youtuber-met-jyoti-malhotra-in-pak-8508727
Who is Callum Mill?
Callum Mill, known for his YouTube channel "Callum Abroad", uploaded the video of his encounter with Malhotra in March 2025.
In the video, he looks शॉक्ड (shocked) by the level of security with her. He asks her directly, “Why are there so many guns?” She replies casually, saying it’s normal and they are just helping her.
Mill later shared that he found the situation strange and didn’t expect such a heavy police escort for a traveler.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-0mCGEfwk
Espionage Arrest in India
Weeks after the video, Malhotra was arrested in Hisar, Haryana, by Indian security agencies. She was accused of spying for Pakistan’s ISI (इंटर सर्विसेज़ इंटेलिजेंस) and leaking sensitive national security data.
She was charged under the Official Secrets Act and is currently in judicial custody (न्यायिक हिरासत).
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/espionage-accused-youtuber-in-judicial-custody/articleshow/121421890.cms
13 TB of Digital Evidence Found
During the arrest, officials seized her 5 mobile phones and a laptop, which contained about 13 terabytes of data. That’s a massive amount of content, much more than an average user stores.
The data is under forensic analysis now. Authorities are checking if it contains सीक्रेट डिफेंस डॉक्यूमेंट्स या जानकारी.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/spying-accused-youtuber-now-in-judical-custody-cops-check-13tb-data-from-her-5-phones-1-laptop/articleshow/121421366.cms
Was She Honey-Trapped?
Reports suggest that Malhotra may have been honey-trapped by a man named "Danish", believed to be a Pakistani intelligence agent. She was allegedly involved in a personal relationship with him and took international trips to places like Bali and China.
Experts believe she was slowly pulled into espionage activities (जासूसी गतिविधियाँ) using emotional manipulation.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/love-lies-why-seduction-is-the-weapon-of-choice-in-spying/articleshow/121314088.cms
Conclusion: A Dangerous Web of Espionage
The case of Jyoti Malhotra is a shocking reminder of how even social media influencers can become tools in international spying. Her calm appearance in the viral Lahore video hides a story of suspicion, betrayal, and national threat (राष्ट्र सुरक्षा के लिए खतरा).
This incident also highlights the need for cybersecurity awareness, especially among influencers and creators who travel and interact globally.
Source: Combined analysis based on sources above.
Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the accuracy of the news. All information is based on reports from trusted sources and official news websites mentioned above.
