Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, visited 15 prominent religious sites and temples across India in since 2023, including Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh and Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar.&nbsp;According to her YouTube videos, Malhotra visited Maha Kumbh, one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world, in January. The event witnessed millions of people from across the world. Her 42-minute long video showed her bus journey as she travelled from Delhi to Prayagraj. She captured all her journey, from the bus to having dinner on the way and her travelling on the streets of Prayagraj.&nbsp;Not just this, she also travelled to another key religious site, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in May 2023. Malhotra also visited Badrinath in the same month and posted all her videos on YouTube shorts.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-s-link-with-the-man-who-took-cake-to-pakistan-embassy-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-surfaces-1747734960908">Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's 'link' with the man who took cake to Pakistan High Commission after Pahalgam terror attack surfaces</a><h2>List of religious sites Malhotra visited</h2><ul><li>Shree Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha</li><li>Kailash Mansarovar</li><li>Yamunotri, Uttarakhand</li><li>Kedarnath, Uttarakhand</li><li>Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh &nbsp;</li><li>Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh &nbsp;</li><li>Badrinath, Uttarakhand</li><li>Banke Bihari Temple, Uttar Pradesh</li><li>Salasar Mandir, Rajasthan</li><li>Haridwar, Uttarakhand</li><li>Kashi Vishwanath, Uttar Pradesh</li><li>Chamundeswari Temple, Karnataka</li><li>Devprayag, Uttarakhand &nbsp;</li><li>Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand &nbsp;</li><li>Golden Temple, Punjab</li></ul>&nbsp;As she also travelled to Uttar Pradesh, Malhotra visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi in July 2023. She then also visited Banke Bihari temple in UP, in September 2023.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/she-would-say-i-m-going-to-delhi-jyoti-malhotra-s-father-on-her-pakistan-visit-1747730490532">Also read: Would say she's going to Delhi: Jyoti Malhotra's father on her Pakistan visit</a>&nbsp;The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit. According to the FIR filed at Hisar's Civil Lines police station, Malhotra met Ehsan-ur-Rahim during a 2023 visit to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. Identified as a staffer there, Rahim, alias Danish, allegedly acted as her handler with Pakistani intelligence.&nbsp;Later on May 13, 2025, the Indian government declared Rahim persona non grata and expelled him.&nbsp;Notably, the Golden Temple has come under a limelight after the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army hit nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-spy-jyoti-malhotra-seen-enjoying-party-with-nawaz-sharif-s-daughter-in-lahore-watch-resurfaced-video-1747730197947">Also read: &nbsp;'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video</a>&nbsp;However, Pakistan's attack, which included drones and long-range missiles, failed, all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid.&nbsp;The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-spy-jyoti-malhotra-blamed-govt-tourists-after-pahalgam-attack-video-surfaces-1747666608205">Also read: Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces</a>&nbsp;

The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit.

Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, visited 15 prominent religious sites and temples across India in since 2023, including Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh and Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar. According to her YouTube videos, Malhotra visited Maha Kumbh, one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world, in January. The event witnessed millions of people from across the world. Her 42-minute long video showed her bus journey as she travelled from Delhi to Prayagraj. She captured all her journey, from the bus to having dinner on the way and her travelling on the streets of Prayagraj. Not just this, she also travelled to another key religious site, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in May 2023. Malhotra also visited Badrinath in the same month and posted all her videos on YouTube shorts. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's 'link' with the man who took cake to Pakistan High Commission after Pahalgam terror attack surfaces List of religious sites Malhotra visited Shree Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha Kailash Mansarovar Yamunotri, Uttarakhand Kedarnath, Uttarakhand Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Badrinath, Uttarakhand Banke Bihari Temple, Uttar Pradesh Salasar Mandir, Rajasthan Haridwar, Uttarakhand Kashi Vishwanath, Uttar Pradesh Chamundeswari Temple, Karnataka Devprayag, Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Golden Temple, Punjab As she also travelled to Uttar Pradesh, Malhotra visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi in July 2023. She then also visited Banke Bihari temple in UP, in September 2023. Also read: Would say she's going to Delhi: Jyoti Malhotra's father on her Pakistan visit The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit. According to the FIR filed at Hisar's Civil Lines police station, Malhotra met Ehsan-ur-Rahim during a 2023 visit to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. Identified as a staffer there, Rahim, alias Danish, allegedly acted as her handler with Pakistani intelligence. Later on May 13, 2025, the Indian government declared Rahim persona non grata and expelled him. Notably, the Golden Temple has come under a limelight after the Pahalgam terror attack. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army hit nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: 'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video However, Pakistan's attack, which included drones and long-range missiles, failed, all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid. The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8. Also read: Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces

The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit.

Maha Kumbh to Golden Temple: Jyoti Malhotra visited over 10 key religious sites across India | Was it a recce for Pakistan?

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to be referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to declare the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’.&nbsp;The judges, in a clear statement, said these rights vest with the government; the court cannot intervene in these policies.&nbsp;As quoted in Bar and Bench, the court said, "The issue as to whether a particular place is to be declared as a Memorial or be named differently or to declare deceased person(s) as Martyr/Shaheed, lies within the exclusive domain of policy decision of the State."“This Court, thus, refrains from entering into the field of policy making, which is exclusively reserved for the Executive,” it added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/time-an-average-person-takes-to-finish-breakfast-indian-air-force-iaf-destroyed-pakistan-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-9075199">Time an average person takes to finish breakfast, IAF destroyed Pakistan: Rajnath Singh</a>&nbsp;Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir's pristine tourist location claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. It was while enjoying the breezy weather and exploring the lush green meadows of Baisaran that armed men held tourists at gunpoint and shot at close range.The attack is said to have been orchestrated and planned by The Resistance Front, which is an offshoot of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Later, in a U-turn, the group denied any association with the attack. But India has established Pakistani links to attack.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-mp-asks-for-removal-of-terror-bases-in-pok-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-after-operation-sindoor-9071163">UK MP asks for removal of terror bases in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir after Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. During the operation, Pakistan's terror hubs were targeted and destroyed with precision. The terror infrastructure in the country was heavily damaged, and this is new India's resolve Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned in his address. He said, "New India doesn't tolerate terrorism, rather it retaliates."&nbsp;

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to decalre the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to be referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to declare the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’. The judges, in a clear statement, said these rights vest with the government; the court cannot intervene in these policies. As quoted in Bar and Bench, the court said, "The issue as to whether a particular place is to be declared as a Memorial or be named differently or to declare deceased person(s) as Martyr/Shaheed, lies within the exclusive domain of policy decision of the State." “This Court, thus, refrains from entering into the field of policy making, which is exclusively reserved for the Executive,” it added. Also read: Time an average person takes to finish breakfast, IAF destroyed Pakistan: Rajnath Singh Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir's pristine tourist location claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. It was while enjoying the breezy weather and exploring the lush green meadows of Baisaran that armed men held tourists at gunpoint and shot at close range. The attack is said to have been orchestrated and planned by The Resistance Front, which is an offshoot of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Later, in a U-turn, the group denied any association with the attack. But India has established Pakistani links to attack. Also read: UK MP asks for removal of terror bases in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir after Operation Sindoor In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. During the operation, Pakistan's terror hubs were targeted and destroyed with precision. The terror infrastructure in the country was heavily damaged, and this is new India's resolve Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned in his address. He said, "New India doesn't tolerate terrorism, rather it retaliates."

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to be referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to declare the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’.

Indian court rejects petition to rename Pahalgam terror attack site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Tourist Place'

You have to listen carefully when Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks, and I am not talking about his much-publicised 8 PM or 9 PM addresses to the nation or to his weekly Mann Ki Baat radio talk in which he speaks in softer tones that smack of classroom lectures. In an atmosphere of geopolitical stress, it is best to have an ear to the ground on what he tells his officials in private meetings.&nbsp;It is clear that behind all the bluster and deserved cheerleading of the Army for Operation Sindoor that bludgeoned Pakistan’s air bases and terror camps, there is a quiet stock-taking that shows that this was not a conventional war victory moment but one that requires a steady cost-benefit analysis, to borrow a memorable phrase from project management. It is becoming increasingly clear that despite the claims of Home Minister Amit Shah that the world is in awe of India and Pakistan is living in fear, there is a case for a reality check on various fronts.&nbsp;Modi himself seems to be well aware of this, though in the typical style of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), bombastic claims of power are projected outwards. Quiet calculations take place behind the scenes, keeping in mind a desire for populist needs at home and a tightrope walking overseas.&nbsp;A day after India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, Modi chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries of various government departments while images and news, false and true, of India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience. Behind such bureaucratic expressions lie a grim truth that is trickling out slowly: the PM told tense bureaucrats to prepare for a “long haul” . That also explains India’s all-party outreach across the planet to build diplomatic strength. Modi also warned on attempts to sabotage Indian facilities through cyber-attacks on infrastructure and software that have become increasingly critical.&nbsp;There’s more, if we only to care to acknowledge the interconnectedness of various aspects of geopolitical and geoeconomic engagements over the past decades. I would call it the 5T problem in which things seemingly not connected with each other in effect indeed are through a common thing call diplomacy. The five Ts are Terror, Territory, Trade, Technology, and last but not the least, Trump!&nbsp;Morality and international postures linked to terror have been evidently stumped by bilateral interests and perspectives which perhaps explains how all the hard work done by India since the 26/11 attacks of 2008, and possibly earlier, does not wither the false-equivalence tag: one in which state-sponsored or blessed terror networks of Pakistan and the ruthless killing of innocents at Pahalgam in April that provoked Operation Sindoor are obfuscated in the catch-22 trap of India and Pakistan being dubbed as “nuclear armed rivals” at a flashpoint.&nbsp;Events since Operation Sindoor show that things may not necessarily have changed significantly as the government might have wished. US goals to contain China and Trump’s own love for deal-making and self-praise have made him go soft on Pakistan, and the latest in this tale is a twist that suggests that the Trump family itself has business interests linked to World Liberty Financial, a crypto currency firm that is clawing into Pakistan.&nbsp;Trump has also been open about his dislike for Apple manufacturing its famous iPhones in India, where his American populism buttresses his personal interests – and that is a threat for the much-touted “China Plus One” strategy in which India is a supposed investment beneficiary of US companies diversifying away from China. Only the naïve would believe that India’s diplomatic position in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor would not be a factor in forthcoming trade talks with the Trump administration.&nbsp;Is the Modi government in a weaker position to negotiate? Only time will tell.Officially, the territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir is the core problem in bilateral relations but things have moved to a point where terror attacks by the same or similar jihadi networks happen anywhere on the planet, including the US, France, the UK and even Pakistan. Where and how does one police Pakistan’s support for terror networks? It is impossible to think of any credible supervision in the absence of some kind of international effort – and that involves diplomatic or trade costs for India, directly or indirectly.&nbsp;Technology presents a new challenge where the digitalisation, miniaturisation and socialisation of technology have made conflict and espionage complicated. While Indian missiles effectively shot down swarms of Turkish-made drones in the visually evocative aftermath of Operation Sindoor, there are reports from Punjab of how Chinese drones are being used to drop narcotics and arms in Indian territory. If you link that to the arrest of Haryana YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage or support for Pakistani spies, what you get is a quick-fix script for a Bollywood thriller that may be chillingly real. There is a new-age conflict in which easy communications and low-cost aerial vehicles can do much harm and keep border guards and domestic law enforcers equally awake. One columnist argues that India is better off investing in low-cost drones that are far more effective than the outrageously priced F35 fighter jets from the United States intended to form part of forthcoming trade talks.&nbsp;Are we looking at a situation where there is an asymmetry between the state-of-the-art and the state of play?Tongues are wagging on how good or not India’s French-made Rafale figher jets have been in Operation Sindoor. While officials, without quantifiying anything, shrug off collateral losses as par for the course in significant military operations, somewhere, someone has to keep scores on what worked – and did not.&nbsp;At the ground level, there is the grim reality of religious tensions and social harmony. The Modi government deftly handled a potential Hindu-Muslim social discord in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor by projecting a Muslim woman, Colonel Sofia Qureshi, as a key army spokesperson. The positive outcome of that symbolic gesture is being undone by religiously coloured statements by the likes of Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah of the BJP, and the arrest by Haryana’s BJP government of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for making a pertinent remark about the government’s sincerity surrounding Col Qureshi’s role.&nbsp;International diplomacy is no longer just between governments but involves the mainstream media, social media and the civil society at large. The all-party outreach by the Modi government is a good beginning, but a lot of plumbing needs to be done at home and abroad to ensure that the 5 Ts – terror, territory, technology, Trump, and trade, are harmonised to reduce the costs of Operation Sindoor and ensure long-term benefits. Taking all the five Ts is a bit like solving simultaneous equations in advanced algebra – and understanding their linkages is the first step.

India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience.

You have to listen carefully when Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks, and I am not talking about his much-publicised 8 PM or 9 PM addresses to the nation or to his weekly Mann Ki Baat radio talk in which he speaks in softer tones that smack of classroom lectures. In an atmosphere of geopolitical stress, it is best to have an ear to the ground on what he tells his officials in private meetings. It is clear that behind all the bluster and deserved cheerleading of the Army for Operation Sindoor that bludgeoned Pakistan’s air bases and terror camps, there is a quiet stock-taking that shows that this was not a conventional war victory moment but one that requires a steady cost-benefit analysis, to borrow a memorable phrase from project management. It is becoming increasingly clear that despite the claims of Home Minister Amit Shah that the world is in awe of India and Pakistan is living in fear, there is a case for a reality check on various fronts. Modi himself seems to be well aware of this, though in the typical style of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), bombastic claims of power are projected outwards. Quiet calculations take place behind the scenes, keeping in mind a desire for populist needs at home and a tightrope walking overseas. A day after India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, Modi chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries of various government departments while images and news, false and true, of India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience. Behind such bureaucratic expressions lie a grim truth that is trickling out slowly: the PM told tense bureaucrats to prepare for a “long haul” . That also explains India’s all-party outreach across the planet to build diplomatic strength. Modi also warned on attempts to sabotage Indian facilities through cyber-attacks on infrastructure and software that have become increasingly critical. There’s more, if we only to care to acknowledge the interconnectedness of various aspects of geopolitical and geoeconomic engagements over the past decades. I would call it the 5T problem in which things seemingly not connected with each other in effect indeed are through a common thing call diplomacy. The five Ts are Terror, Territory, Trade, Technology, and last but not the least, Trump! Morality and international postures linked to terror have been evidently stumped by bilateral interests and perspectives which perhaps explains how all the hard work done by India since the 26/11 attacks of 2008, and possibly earlier, does not wither the false-equivalence tag: one in which state-sponsored or blessed terror networks of Pakistan and the ruthless killing of innocents at Pahalgam in April that provoked Operation Sindoor are obfuscated in the catch-22 trap of India and Pakistan being dubbed as “nuclear armed rivals” at a flashpoint. Events since Operation Sindoor show that things may not necessarily have changed significantly as the government might have wished. US goals to contain China and Trump’s own love for deal-making and self-praise have made him go soft on Pakistan, and the latest in this tale is a twist that suggests that the Trump family itself has business interests linked to World Liberty Financial, a crypto currency firm that is clawing into Pakistan. Trump has also been open about his dislike for Apple manufacturing its famous iPhones in India, where his American populism buttresses his personal interests – and that is a threat for the much-touted “China Plus One” strategy in which India is a supposed investment beneficiary of US companies diversifying away from China. Only the naïve would believe that India’s diplomatic position in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor would not be a factor in forthcoming trade talks with the Trump administration. Is the Modi government in a weaker position to negotiate? Only time will tell. Officially, the territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir is the core problem in bilateral relations but things have moved to a point where terror attacks by the same or similar jihadi networks happen anywhere on the planet, including the US, France, the UK and even Pakistan. Where and how does one police Pakistan’s support for terror networks? It is impossible to think of any credible supervision in the absence of some kind of international effort – and that involves diplomatic or trade costs for India, directly or indirectly. Technology presents a new challenge where the digitalisation, miniaturisation and socialisation of technology have made conflict and espionage complicated. While Indian missiles effectively shot down swarms of Turkish-made drones in the visually evocative aftermath of Operation Sindoor, there are reports from Punjab of how Chinese drones are being used to drop narcotics and arms in Indian territory. If you link that to the arrest of Haryana YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage or support for Pakistani spies, what you get is a quick-fix script for a Bollywood thriller that may be chillingly real. There is a new-age conflict in which easy communications and low-cost aerial vehicles can do much harm and keep border guards and domestic law enforcers equally awake. One columnist argues that India is better off investing in low-cost drones that are far more effective than the outrageously priced F35 fighter jets from the United States intended to form part of forthcoming trade talks. Are we looking at a situation where there is an asymmetry between the state-of-the-art and the state of play? Tongues are wagging on how good or not India’s French-made Rafale figher jets have been in Operation Sindoor. While officials, without quantifiying anything, shrug off collateral losses as par for the course in significant military operations, somewhere, someone has to keep scores on what worked – and did not. At the ground level, there is the grim reality of religious tensions and social harmony. The Modi government deftly handled a potential Hindu-Muslim social discord in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor by projecting a Muslim woman, Colonel Sofia Qureshi, as a key army spokesperson. The positive outcome of that symbolic gesture is being undone by religiously coloured statements by the likes of Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah of the BJP, and the arrest by Haryana’s BJP government of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for making a pertinent remark about the government’s sincerity surrounding Col Qureshi’s role. International diplomacy is no longer just between governments but involves the mainstream media, social media and the civil society at large. The all-party outreach by the Modi government is a good beginning, but a lot of plumbing needs to be done at home and abroad to ensure that the 5 Ts – terror, territory, technology, Trump, and trade, are harmonised to reduce the costs of Operation Sindoor and ensure long-term benefits. Taking all the five Ts is a bit like solving simultaneous equations in advanced algebra – and understanding their linkages is the first step.

India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience.

Life after Operation Sindoor: India needs a cost-benefit analysis as trade, terror and technology flip old equations

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;She and others are being questioned over charges of espionage. The 33-year-old had visited Pakistan twice, and now, as her father was speaking to news agency ANI, he said, "She would say she is going to Delhi, and I do not know anything beyond that."&nbsp;"None of her friends visited our home. Yesterday, the Police brought her here, she took her clothes and left, she did not say anything to me. I don't know what to say."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-who-is-shehzad-wahab-nabbed-for-spying-for-pakistan-1747654288199">Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;The father only knew about the fact that she would make videos at home. When asked about her visits to Pakistan, he said, "I never said that she visited Pakistan, she used to tell me that she was going to Delhi."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Hisar, Haryana: Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of Haryana&#39;s Hisar, has been arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. Her father, Harish Malhotra, says, &quot; I didn&#39;t know, she had told me that she was going… <a href="https://t.co/OHuzg33P1S">pic.twitter.com/OHuzg33P1S</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1924386174669402207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jyoti's travels, her friends, her professional contacts, everything is under the scanner at the moment. The authorities are scrutinising her case and also nabbing others involved in sharing data with neighbouring Pakistan.&nbsp;Her laptop and other devices are being examined to establish the link she had with Pakistan and employees of the High Commission here in India. Her father, now knowing very little about how far the case has reached and what the repercussions of his daughter's activities are, said, "I have no demands, whatever is going to happen, will happen."

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan She and others are being questioned over charges of espionage. The 33-year-old had visited Pakistan twice, and now, as her father was speaking to news agency ANI, he said, "She would say she is going to Delhi, and I do not know anything beyond that." "None of her friends visited our home. Yesterday, the Police brought her here, she took her clothes and left, she did not say anything to me. I don't know what to say." Also read: Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan The father only knew about the fact that she would make videos at home. When asked about her visits to Pakistan, he said, "I never said that she visited Pakistan, she used to tell me that she was going to Delhi."

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner.

Would say she's going to Delhi: Jyoti Malhotra's father on her Pakistan visit

In a newly surfaced video, Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was seen attending a party in Lahore with the former Pak prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz.&nbsp;Malhotra, who claimed to be a traveller vlogger and posted content on her channel under the name 'Travel With JO', is under investigation by the NIA for allegedly spying for the neighbouring nation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-briefs-parliament-on-pakistan-s-connection-in-pahalgam-terror-attack-here-s-what-initial-probe-reveals-1747717130376">MEA briefs parliament on Pakistan's connection in Pahalgam terror attack. Here’s what initial probe reveals</a>&nbsp;In the surfaced video, Malhotra was seen entering a party where a group of people from Pakistan were present.&nbsp;The video posted on the social media platform Instagram said "Zayka Of Lahore Pakistan". Malhotra was seen sitting with a group of people and eating various dishes.&nbsp;In a clip of the video, she was allegedly seen standing with Mariyam and talking. &nbsp;Although, it's not confirmed if they knew each other or were acquaintances.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-covid-cases-updayes-jn-1-variant-news-1747669945856">India says COVID situation 'under control' as global cases rise: Is the new variant more dangerous?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jyoti Malhotra a YouTuber from Haryana who got arrested for spying for Pakistan. 1. In a restaurant in Lahore 2. Jyoti with Mariam Navaz 3. In Pahalgam before the incident 4. Alleged recruiter and Pakistani high commission employee Danish!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JyotiMalhotraArrested?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JyotiMalhotraArrested</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouTuber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouTuber</a>… <a href="https://t.co/t6oQ4E4JCq">pic.twitter.com/t6oQ4E4JCq</a>&mdash; North East West South (@prawasitv) <a href="https://twitter.com/prawasitv/status/1923815131038773744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Her frequent visits to Pakistan Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-hc-respond-over-centres-action-against-turkish-aviation-firm-celebi-post-india-pakistan-tensions-1747670063105">"Better safe than...': Delhi HC over Centre's action against Turkish aviation firm Celebi post India-Pakistan tensions</a>&nbsp;The 33-year-old met an expelled Pakistani official when she was at the he Pakistan High Commission for her visa, as she has claimed. She visited Pakistan at least twice and her YouTube channel has multiple vlogs of her exploring Pakistan, especially Lahore. Police said the Pakistani intelligence operatives were trying to develop her as their asset in India. Father of the arrested YouTuber claimed that &nbsp;she visited Pakistan to shoot videos for her channel. She was arrested on the charges of spying for Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-spy-jyoti-malhotra-blamed-govt-tourists-after-pahalgam-attack-video-surfaces-1747666608205">Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces</a> Her father said police has taken their bank documents, phone, laptop, and passport. He said his daughter used to visit Delhi and had been in Hisar for the last four-five days.&nbsp;

Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with daughter of Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.

In a newly surfaced video, Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was seen attending a party in Lahore with the former Pak prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz. Malhotra, who claimed to be a traveller vlogger and posted content on her channel under the name 'Travel With JO', is under investigation by the NIA for allegedly spying for the neighbouring nation. Also read: MEA briefs parliament on Pakistan's connection in Pahalgam terror attack. Here’s what initial probe reveals In the surfaced video, Malhotra was seen entering a party where a group of people from Pakistan were present. The video posted on the social media platform Instagram said "Zayka Of Lahore Pakistan". Malhotra was seen sitting with a group of people and eating various dishes. In a clip of the video, she was allegedly seen standing with Mariyam and talking. Although, it's not confirmed if they knew each other or were acquaintances. Also read: India says COVID situation 'under control' as global cases rise: Is the new variant more dangerous?

In a newly surfaced video, Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was seen attending a party in Lahore with the former Pak prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz.

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video

From Jyoti to Gazala, details of alleged spies arrested by India for sharing secrets with Pakistan

In Pics | From Jyoti to Gazala, details of 'spies' arrested by India for sharing secrets with Pakistan&nbsp;

In Pics | From Jyoti to Gazala, details of 'spies' arrested by India for sharing secrets with Pakistan

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. The Indian Army confirmed about the attempted attack on Monday (May 19). But Pakistan's attack, that included drones and long-range missiles, were failed all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid.&nbsp;India's air defence grid explained&nbsp;The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8.&nbsp;The Army demonstrated how Indian Air Defence systems, including the AKASH missile system, L-70 Air Defence Guns, saved the Temple.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: When asked how many drones were sent by Pakistan during the recent conflict, DG Army Air Defence Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D’Cunha says, &quot;...I would say anything between maybe 800 to 1000 across the whole western border in four days. A large number of them were destroyed.… <a href="https://t.co/S7YGs1X3ON">pic.twitter.com/S7YGs1X3ON</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1924475813858033892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“In the hours of darkness, Pakistan carried out a massive air assault with drones and long-range missiles. We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this. Our alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army’s nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple. Thus, not allowing even a scratch to our holy Golden Temple," Major General Kartik C Seshadri told ANI.&nbsp;AKASH Missile System&nbsp;The Akash air defence missile system, as per the &nbsp;Bharat Electronics Ltd, is a &nbsp;medium range, surface-to-air missile system. It provides &nbsp;area air defence against multifarious air threats to mobile, semi-mobile and static vulnerable forces and areas. &nbsp;It even has multiple cutting-edge features with cross-country mobility.&nbsp;L-70 Air Defence Guns&nbsp;L-70 air defence guns were also used by the Army to protect the Golden Temple.&nbsp;'Golden Temple lights were switched off '&nbsp;Indian Army’s incharge of air defence Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D’Cunha told ANI, "The Golden Temple hierarchy realised there was possibly a threat when it was explained to them. They allowed us to deploy guns to secure and protect the monument of international fame which is visited by hundreds and thousands of people every day. Hence, these guns were deployed, and the Golden Temple lights were switched off so that we could clearly visualise the drones as they were coming in. That gave us a greater clarity in the sky because as and when you saw the light, you knew what to engage."&nbsp;Other weapons&nbsp;The Air Defence of India has the S-400 system, medium-range surface-to-air missile system (Barak 8), the Pechora air defence system, Spyder quick-reaction missiles, and upgraded L-70 and Zu-23-2B guns.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. 

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. The Indian Army confirmed about the attempted attack on Monday (May 19). But Pakistan's attack, that included drones and long-range missiles, were failed all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid. India's air defence grid explained The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8. The Army demonstrated how Indian Air Defence systems, including the AKASH missile system, L-70 Air Defence Guns, saved the Temple.

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan.&nbsp;

From AKASH Missile System To L-70 Guns: Air defence grid Indian Army used to protect Golden Temple from Pak's attack

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. In an interview with ANI, Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "The whole of Pakistan is within range." He stated that even if they relocate the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) from Rawalpindi to regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), they will have to "find a deep hole." India's offensive strikes during Operation Sindoor targeted key Pakistani airbases with precision, utilising loitering munitions to destroy high-value targets.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-pakistan-s-plan-to-hit-golden-temple-1747657402805">'Massive air assault with drones, long-range missiles': How Indian Army thwarted Pakistan’s plan to hit Golden Temple after Operation Sindoor</a> Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "I just like to say that India has an adequate arsenal of weapons to take on Pakistan right across its depth. So, from its broadest to its narrowest, wherever it is, the whole of Pakistan is within range. We are absolutely capable, from our borders or even in depth, where we can take on the entire Pakistan. And the GHQ can move from Rawalpindi to KPK or wherever they want to move, but they are all within range, so they will have to really find a deep hole." Modern indigenous technology, including long-range drones and guided munitions, played a crucial role in the operation's success. Lt Gen D'Cunha further underscored that the armed forces' primary duty is protecting the nation's sovereignty and its people. "Our job is to protect our sovereignty, our people... So, I think that the very fact that we have been able to protect our motherland from this onslaught, which was aimed at causing a lot of problems in population centers and in our cantonments, the very fact that we have given this reassurance to our people, not only to our civil population... a lot of our own jawans, officers, wives were staying in cantonments. And they were also equally concerned about these drone attacks. And the very fact that we ensured that this did not manifest in any casualties, I am sure it not only made the soldier feel proud, it made the families feel proud. And finally, the population of India feel proud. I think that's the takeaway." India's Operation Sindoor showcased its preparedness in modern warfare, particularly in neutralising drones and other advanced technologies. The operation highlighted India's integrated command structures, enabling seamless coordination between different military branches. Operation Sindoor reflected India's 'Shishupala Doctrine', which involves exercising patience until a predefined threshold of provocation is crossed, followed by decisive action. The operation shifted from reactive defence to proactive security doctrine, showcasing India's willingness to take bold action against terrorism.&nbsp;

Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday, highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. In an interview with ANI, Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "The whole of Pakistan is within range." He stated that even if they relocate the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) from Rawalpindi to regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), they will have to "find a deep hole." India's offensive strikes during Operation Sindoor targeted key Pakistani airbases with precision, utilising loitering munitions to destroy high-value targets. Also read: 'Massive air assault with drones, long-range missiles': How Indian Army thwarted Pakistan’s plan to hit Golden Temple after Operation Sindoor Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "I just like to say that India has an adequate arsenal of weapons to take on Pakistan right across its depth. So, from its broadest to its narrowest, wherever it is, the whole of Pakistan is within range. We are absolutely capable, from our borders or even in depth, where we can take on the entire Pakistan. And the GHQ can move from Rawalpindi to KPK or wherever they want to move, but they are all within range, so they will have to really find a deep hole." Modern indigenous technology, including long-range drones and guided munitions, played a crucial role in the operation's success. Lt Gen D'Cunha further underscored that the armed forces' primary duty is protecting the nation's sovereignty and its people. "Our job is to protect our sovereignty, our people... So, I think that the very fact that we have been able to protect our motherland from this onslaught, which was aimed at causing a lot of problems in population centers and in our cantonments, the very fact that we have given this reassurance to our people, not only to our civil population... a lot of our own jawans, officers, wives were staying in cantonments. And they were also equally concerned about these drone attacks. And the very fact that we ensured that this did not manifest in any casualties, I am sure it not only made the soldier feel proud, it made the families feel proud. And finally, the population of India feel proud. I think that's the takeaway." India's Operation Sindoor showcased its preparedness in modern warfare, particularly in neutralising drones and other advanced technologies. The operation highlighted India's integrated command structures, enabling seamless coordination between different military branches. Operation Sindoor reflected India's 'Shishupala Doctrine', which involves exercising patience until a predefined threshold of provocation is crossed, followed by decisive action. The operation shifted from reactive defence to proactive security doctrine, showcasing India's willingness to take bold action against terrorism.

Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday, highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor | Relocating headquarters won't help, 'find a deep hole': DG Army Air Defence warns Pakistan

Hearing the petition of Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services over the Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan, the Delhi High Court said that "it is better to be safe than sorry." The High Court adjourned the matter till May 21. It also asked the Centre under which provisions did it revoke the security clearance to Celebi.&nbsp;On May 15, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked Celebi's security clearance, citing "national security."&nbsp;Hearing the petition &nbsp;over Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance,&nbsp;Celebi Aviation moved to court against the Centre. In its petition to the court, it said, “Mere rhetoric of national security without elaborating upon in what manner is an entity a threat to national security is unsustainable in law.” Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for the aviation firm.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/turkish-aviation-firm-celebi-goes-to-court-against-indian-govts-decision-of-revoking-clearance-calls-it-vague-9077612">Turkish aviation firm Celebi goes to court against Indian govt's decision of revoking clearance, calls it ‘vague’</a> Rohtagi said public perception cannot be used to take away employment. "We are not a rogue company," he said. "No reason mentioned, no opportunity of hearing given. It appears that it is because of public perception because the shareholding of this company is of Turkish nationals," he added. "My lords, there is a procedure that must be followed. One cannot trample my business with a two-line letter without notice," he said.&nbsp;"The rule is better safe than sorry," a single bench of justice Sachin Datta told Rohtagi.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boycottturkey-in-india-over-pakistan-support-how-will-it-affect-turkeys-tourism-what-numbers-say-jnu-jamia-9072497">#BoycottTurkey chorus grows in India: How will it affect Turkey's tourism and what numbers say | Check list of suspensions</a><h2>Centre's argument</h2>&nbsp;Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the petitioner deals with operations at airports. "Every such person knows the nook and cranny of aircraft and airports. Passenger's luggage is not cargo. All flights are passenger-cum-cargo," he said. "We are dealing with the most delicate subject of civil aviation and national security and sovereignty of the nation," he added.<h2>#BoycottTurkey</h2>&nbsp;After India’s Operation Sindoor, Ankara showed solidarity with Pakistan. Turkiye’s foreign affairs ministry condemned India’s “unprovoked aggression violating Pakistan’s sovereignty and killing innocent civilians”. It said Operation Sindoor raised the “risk of an all-out war.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will always side with the “<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-president-ergodan-continues-to-support-pakistan-as-indian-tourists-reject-travel-call-for-boycott-9069496">brotherly people of Pakistan in good and bad times”</a>. The calls for boycott grew stronger when India's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed that the 300-400 drones sent by Pakistan across India’s bordering states were Turkish-made Songar drones. Joining the bandwagon of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-travel-companies-suspend-bookings-to-turkey-and-azerbaijan-9068194">boycotting Turkey</a> over their support to Pakistan, several Indian institutions and tour and travel companies have announced suspension or cancellation of their tie-ups with Turkey.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Delhi HC said that "it is better to be safe than sorry", while hearing Turkey-based company's plea over cancellation of its security clearance 

Hearing the petition of Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services over the Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan, the Delhi High Court said that "it is better to be safe than sorry." The High Court adjourned the matter till May 21. It also asked the Centre under which provisions did it revoke the security clearance to Celebi. On May 15, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked Celebi's security clearance, citing "national security." Hearing the petition over Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance, Celebi Aviation moved to court against the Centre. In its petition to the court, it said, “Mere rhetoric of national security without elaborating upon in what manner is an entity a threat to national security is unsustainable in law.” Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for the aviation firm. Read More | Turkish aviation firm Celebi goes to court against Indian govt's decision of revoking clearance, calls it ‘vague’ Rohtagi said public perception cannot be used to take away employment. "We are not a rogue company," he said. "No reason mentioned, no opportunity of hearing given. It appears that it is because of public perception because the shareholding of this company is of Turkish nationals," he added. "My lords, there is a procedure that must be followed. One cannot trample my business with a two-line letter without notice," he said. "The rule is better safe than sorry," a single bench of justice Sachin Datta told Rohtagi. Read More | #BoycottTurkey chorus grows in India: How will it affect Turkey's tourism and what numbers say | Check list of suspensions Centre's argument Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the petitioner deals with operations at airports. "Every such person knows the nook and cranny of aircraft and airports. Passenger's luggage is not cargo. All flights are passenger-cum-cargo," he said. "We are dealing with the most delicate subject of civil aviation and national security and sovereignty of the nation," he added. #BoycottTurkey After India’s Operation Sindoor, Ankara showed solidarity with Pakistan. Turkiye’s foreign affairs ministry condemned India’s “unprovoked aggression violating Pakistan’s sovereignty and killing innocent civilians”. It said Operation Sindoor raised the “risk of an all-out war.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will always side with the “brotherly people of Pakistan in good and bad times”. The calls for boycott grew stronger when India's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed that the 300-400 drones sent by Pakistan across India’s bordering states were Turkish-made Songar drones. Joining the bandwagon of boycotting Turkey over their support to Pakistan, several Indian institutions and tour and travel companies have announced suspension or cancellation of their tie-ups with Turkey.

Hearing the petition of Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services over the Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance, the Delhi High Court said that "it is better to be safe than sorry."

"Better safe than...': Delhi HC over Centre's action against Turkish aviation firm Celebi post India-Pakistan tensions

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence, had blamed the government and tourists after the dastardly Pahalgam attack in a video she is said to have posted on Instagram.&nbsp;The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert.&nbsp;She had uploaded the video on her Instagram handle, which has since been suspended, but several users have shared it on X.&nbsp;“Not just the government, this (attack) is the responsibility of every individual who visits these places … and should be watchful. I know J&amp;K has high security; there are Army and police personnel in every corner. If something like this has happened despite that then we are also at fault in some way. Perhaps we weren’t watchful (enough) … which is why this happened. We should be watchful and responsible,” she said.&nbsp;She also expressed shock that some individuals may have supported or assisted the terrorists involved in the attack.“If anyone is supporting these terrorists, then we are not Indian. If we are corrupt or wrong, it is shocking. It’s wrong if anyone supported those terrorists. And we are responsible for that. Our government is also responsible because there was a security lapse,” she said.Malhotra was arrested after a crackdown was launched during which 11 individuals have been taken into custody so far for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Moreover, she was allegedly also in touch with Pakistani handlers during the blackouts when Operation Sindoor was at its peak. &nbsp;She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jyoti Malhotra on Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan ko chhod kar sabki hi galati hai, including the victims. <a href="https://t.co/3y93mfdzyZ">pic.twitter.com/3y93mfdzyZ</a>&mdash; Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) <a href="https://twitter.com/AsYouNotWish/status/1924043528222761173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence, had blamed the government and tourists after the dastardly Pahalgam attack in a video she is said to have posted on Instagram. The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert. She had uploaded the video on her Instagram handle, which has since been suspended, but several users have shared it on X. “Not just the government, this (attack) is the responsibility of every individual who visits these places … and should be watchful. I know J&K has high security; there are Army and police personnel in every corner. If something like this has happened despite that then we are also at fault in some way. Perhaps we weren’t watchful (enough) … which is why this happened. We should be watchful and responsible,” she said. She also expressed shock that some individuals may have supported or assisted the terrorists involved in the attack. “If anyone is supporting these terrorists, then we are not Indian. If we are corrupt or wrong, it is shocking. It’s wrong if anyone supported those terrorists. And we are responsible for that. Our government is also responsible because there was a security lapse,” she said. Malhotra was arrested after a crackdown was launched during which 11 individuals have been taken into custody so far for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Moreover, she was allegedly also in touch with Pakistani handlers during the blackouts when Operation Sindoor was at its peak. She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert.

Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces

Senior Indian Army officer Major General Kartik C Seshadri revealed on Monday that Pakistan attempted to strike the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and long-range missiles on the night of 7–8 May.The attack was described as retaliation to India’s recent Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces hit nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-who-is-shehzad-wahab-nabbed-for-spying-for-pakistan-1747654288199">Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan</a>The Army said Pakistan had no military targets and was likely to go after civilian and religious sites instead."Knowing that the Pak Army does not have any legitimate targets, we anticipated that they would target Indian military installations, civilian targets including religious places," said Major General Seshadri. "Of these, Golden Temple appeared to be the most prominent,” he added.<h2>Indian Army was prepared in advance</h2>According to the Army, they had already anticipated such a move and deployed additional air defence systems to protect the Golden Temple."We mobilised additional modern air defence assets to give a holistic air defence umbrella cover to Golden Temple," the officer said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-rahul-gandhi-s-jaishankar-pakistan-bjp-1747654088904">‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said</a>The assault began in the early hours of 8 May, when Pakistan launched a major air offensive using drones and missiles under the cover of darkness."On 8th May early morning, in the hours of darkness, Pakistan carried out a massive air assault with unmanned aerial weapons, primarily drones and long-range missiles," Major General Seshadri said.<h2>Army intercepts and destroys all incoming threats</h2>Thanks to the Army’s preparation, no damage was caused to the Golden Temple or surrounding areas. All incoming drones and missiles were successfully neutralised by India’s air defence systems."We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this, and our braveheart and alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army's nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple," the officer said. "Thus, not allowing even a scratch to come on our holy Golden Temple.”The Indian Army later demonstrated how its air defence units, including the AKASH missile system and L-70 Air Defence Guns, effectively intercepted the airborne threats.<h2>Multiple Indian cities were also targeted</h2>The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj. Loud explosions were reported across Kashmir during the assault."These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems," said the Defence Ministry in a statement.<h2>Context: What triggered Operation Sindoor?</h2>India’s air strikes under Operation Sindoor came in response to a deadly terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In a coordinated operation, Indian forces hit nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, triggering the retaliatory drone and missile strikes.

The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj.

Senior Indian Army officer Major General Kartik C Seshadri revealed on Monday that Pakistan attempted to strike the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and long-range missiles on the night of 7–8 May. The attack was described as retaliation to India’s recent Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces hit nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan The Army said Pakistan had no military targets and was likely to go after civilian and religious sites instead. "Knowing that the Pak Army does not have any legitimate targets, we anticipated that they would target Indian military installations, civilian targets including religious places," said Major General Seshadri. "Of these, Golden Temple appeared to be the most prominent,” he added. Indian Army was prepared in advance According to the Army, they had already anticipated such a move and deployed additional air defence systems to protect the Golden Temple. "We mobilised additional modern air defence assets to give a holistic air defence umbrella cover to Golden Temple," the officer said. Also read: ‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said The assault began in the early hours of 8 May, when Pakistan launched a major air offensive using drones and missiles under the cover of darkness. "On 8th May early morning, in the hours of darkness, Pakistan carried out a massive air assault with unmanned aerial weapons, primarily drones and long-range missiles," Major General Seshadri said. Army intercepts and destroys all incoming threats Thanks to the Army’s preparation, no damage was caused to the Golden Temple or surrounding areas. All incoming drones and missiles were successfully neutralised by India’s air defence systems. "We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this, and our braveheart and alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army's nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple," the officer said. "Thus, not allowing even a scratch to come on our holy Golden Temple.” The Indian Army later demonstrated how its air defence units, including the AKASH missile system and L-70 Air Defence Guns, effectively intercepted the airborne threats. Multiple Indian cities were also targeted The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj. Loud explosions were reported across Kashmir during the assault. "These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems," said the Defence Ministry in a statement. Context: What triggered Operation Sindoor? India’s air strikes under Operation Sindoor came in response to a deadly terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In a coordinated operation, Indian forces hit nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, triggering the retaliatory drone and missile strikes.

The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj.

'Massive air assault with drones, long-range missiles': How Indian Army thwarted Pakistan’s plan to hit Golden Temple after Operation Sindoor

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).&nbsp;The accused was taken into custody from Moradabad on Saturday. This comes amid a nationwide crackdown on people, who have been accused of spying for neighbouring Pakistan. The list includes content creators and social media influencers, among others.&nbsp;Who is Shehzad Wahab?&nbsp;According to the police, he would illegally transport goods across the border, which included cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items.&nbsp;Through trade, Wahab is said to have been in touch with Pakistani operatives. Officials have said he helped transfer money to Pakistani handlers in India. He is also suspected to recruiting more people from Rampur and across Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He has been further accused of sending people to Pakistan through the smuggling route with the operatives supporting him in the process. Investigation in this regard is underway.&nbsp;In a nationwide crackdown, the government has nabbed many linked to Pakistani operatives. The list includes, YouTubers and other social media content creators. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from Kangarka village of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested on charges of spying.&nbsp;

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh ATS has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's ISI.


An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The accused was taken into custody from Moradabad on Saturday. This comes amid a nationwide crackdown on people, who have been accused of spying for neighbouring Pakistan. The list includes content creators and social media influencers, among others. Who is Shehzad Wahab? According to the police, he would illegally transport goods across the border, which included cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items. Through trade, Wahab is said to have been in touch with Pakistani operatives. Officials have said he helped transfer money to Pakistani handlers in India. He is also suspected to recruiting more people from Rampur and across Uttar Pradesh. He has been further accused of sending people to Pakistan through the smuggling route with the operatives supporting him in the process. Investigation in this regard is underway. In a nationwide crackdown, the government has nabbed many linked to Pakistani operatives. The list includes, YouTubers and other social media content creators. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from Kangarka village of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested on charges of spying.

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh ATS has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's ISI.

Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again targeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. Gandhi said this act was not merely a mistake, but a “crime”.Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pakistani-spy-network-busted-in-haryana-s-nuh-1747642199409">Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh</a>The Congress MP did not stop there. In another post, he wrote, “So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EAM Jaishankar’s silence isn’t just telling — it’s damning. So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth. <a href="https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ">https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1924350133598400938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What the video clip shows</h2>The video Gandhi shared showed Dr Jaishankar saying, “At the start of the operation, we have sent a message to Pakistan, saying we are striking at infrastructure and we are not striking at the military, so the military has an option of standing out and not interfering in this process. They chose not to take good advice.”Gandhi has used this statement to allege that the government compromised India's security by warning the enemy in advance.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-will-indian-eam-jaishankar-discuss-on-his-6-day-visit-to-netherlands-denmark-germany-1747645905189">What will Indian EAM Jaishankar discuss on his 6-day visit to Netherlands, Denmark &amp; Germany?</a><h2>Congress questions Jaishankar's intent</h2>Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also criticised Jaishankar in a press conference. He claimed the minister's act was not diplomacy but something more serious. “This is not diplomacy, this is espionage. Everyone heard what the External Affairs Minister said. A cover-up is being done,” he alleged.Khera went further to question whether this “warning” allowed terrorists like Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed to flee their hideouts. “This statement suggests that the terrorists must have fled their bases. Prime Minister Modi and the External Affairs Minister must answer why this was done,” he said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-displays-pakistani-missile-debris-watch-1747647949093">Operation Sindoor: Indian Army displays Pakistani missile debris. Watch</a><h2>Government pushes back, says facts are being twisted</h2>The Ministry of External Affairs responded firmly, saying Jaishankar’s words were being taken out of context. A government statement clarified, “EAM had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Op Sindoor's commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement.”Backing this version, the Defence Ministry referred to a statement made by Lt General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations. Ghai had said, “Even though we did attempt to reach out and communicate our compulsions to strike at the heart of terror to my counterpart in the immediate wake of Operation Sindoor, the request was brusquely turned down with an intimation that a severe response was inevitable and in the offing. We were, of course, prepared.”<h2>PIB flags Gandhi’s claim as misleading</h2>The government’s fact-checking arm, PIB FactCheck, said that the claims being made about Jaishankar’s remarks were false. “The social media post falsely implies from External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar's statement that India informed Pakistan before the start of Operation Sindoor. EAM is being misquoted and he has not made this statement,” it said, warning people to stay alert and not fall for misleading content.

Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again targeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. Gandhi said this act was not merely a mistake, but a “crime”. Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?” Also read: Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh The Congress MP did not stop there. In another post, he wrote, “So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.”

Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”

‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission.&nbsp;Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from the village Kangarka of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested over charges of spying.&nbsp;Singh was allegedly sending information about Patiala military can't through WhatsApp video and calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-was-being-groomed-by-pakistani-spies-as-an-asset-says-hisar-sp-1747634467150">Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP</a>&nbsp;YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing.&nbsp;He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;SP Shashank Kumar said, "Modern warfare is not fought on the border alone. The modus operandi of PIOs try to recruit social media influencers and push their soft narratives."&nbsp;He added, "During Operation Sindoor, she was in touch with the PIOs, but she did not have any direct access to military information. We are looking to seize her phone and laptop to trace details. The travel details and other finances and also being looked into.&nbsp;He alerted youngsters to not fall into the trap of such propaganda, which has larger ramifications. He urged people to not fall for these traps, as they would not know what they are getting into. He asked citizens to be cautious about who they are interacting with even on social media&nbsp;

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh.

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from the village Kangarka of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested over charges of spying. Singh was allegedly sending information about Patiala military can't through WhatsApp video and calls. Also read: Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing. He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan SP Shashank Kumar said, "Modern warfare is not fought on the border alone. The modus operandi of PIOs try to recruit social media influencers and push their soft narratives." He added, "During Operation Sindoor, she was in touch with the PIOs, but she did not have any direct access to military information. We are looking to seize her phone and laptop to trace details. The travel details and other finances and also being looked into. He alerted youngsters to not fall into the trap of such propaganda, which has larger ramifications. He urged people to not fall for these traps, as they would not know what they are getting into. He asked citizens to be cautious about who they are interacting with even on social media

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. The two suspects were identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh.&nbsp;DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav took to his social media account; he wrote, "Gurdaspur Police thwarts an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, &amp; Jammu and Kashmir - with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI."&nbsp;"Acting swiftly, the police have arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones has confirmed the intelligence inputs. The police team has also recovered 3 mobile phones and 8 live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS Dorangala," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission.&nbsp;YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing.&nbsp;He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established.&nbsp;Another content creator named Priyanka Senapati has also been called for questioning, as she was in touch with Malhotra, with whom she has travelled across the country and to Kartarpur.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. 

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. The two suspects were identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav took to his social media account; he wrote, "Gurdaspur Police thwarts an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, & Jammu and Kashmir - with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI." "Acting swiftly, the police have arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones has confirmed the intelligence inputs. The police team has also recovered 3 mobile phones and 8 live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS Dorangala," he added. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission. YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing. He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established. Another content creator named Priyanka Senapati has also been called for questioning, as she was in touch with Malhotra, with whom she has travelled across the country and to Kartarpur.

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;

Two arrested in Punjab for sharing military information during Operation Sindoor with Pakistan

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. When the BJP-led government chose Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead the delegation, Islamabad said &nbsp;Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead Pakistan's delegation.&nbsp;Since the announcement of Zardari's name, internet can't stop but compare the two politicians. Netizens, especially Pakistanis, went against their own government and seemed siding with the Indian politician over cheering for Zardari. In a shared video on the social media platform X, a Pakistani journalist listed down the achievements of Tharoor and how he is a "self-made" man, whereas Zardari was born with a "golden spoon".&nbsp;"Pakistan's government has launched Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to counter Dr Shashi Tharoor, an MP in India and a leader of the Congress Party," the TV commentator was heard saying.&nbsp;"A day before I had said that the Narendra Modi-led government has chosen Dr Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation, which will visit nations to brief about terrorism of Pakistan. Now, let's analyse the personalities of both leaders to understand what are their missions and how successful they will be," the journalist said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🙏🏼 <a href="https://t.co/nuod4lsECG">https://t.co/nuod4lsECG</a>&mdash; Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShashiTharoor/status/1924129725426946291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Dr Shashi Tharoor is a foreign policy hawk. He has been on positions like state minister of foreign affairs, union foreign minister, and before these positions, he has been associated with foreign policy. He has also worked in the United Nations (UN) for a long time...," he continued.&nbsp;"Currently, his age is around 70 years. He is the author of multiple books, he has interaction with the media across the world. On the other hand, our Bilawal Zardari is almost 37-year-old, he has studied from the Oxford University, speaks very good English. Unlike Dr Shashi Tharoor, who is a self-made man, Bilawal Zardari was born with a golden spoon studded with diamonds. There's absolutely no struggle in his life. He never had to struggle for education, money, political career, he was launched by his father," he added.&nbsp;"If his father had no ties in politics, then may be Bilawal Zardari won't even get elected from a constituency," the journalist said.&nbsp;How internet, especially Pakistanis, reacted&nbsp;"It’s such a low bar to compare Tharoor with Bilawal!" an X user wrote.&nbsp;"Shashi Tharoor is one of the great minds of India. Meanwhile, baby Bilawal cannot walk, speak or even think. How will he handle Shashi?" another wrote.&nbsp;"There is no comparison between Baby Bilawal, a privileged guy with no talent versus Shashi," wrote a third one.&nbsp;"Tasking Bilawal Bhutto against Shashi Tharoor! Are we just messing up our own case? India sent their best, even from the opposition, to present their case. Why are we sending back the same leaders again and again who’ve already failed?" an X user questioned.&nbsp;

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. 

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. When the BJP-led government chose Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead the delegation, Islamabad said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead Pakistan's delegation. Since the announcement of Zardari's name, internet can't stop but compare the two politicians. Netizens, especially Pakistanis, went against their own government and seemed siding with the Indian politician over cheering for Zardari. In a shared video on the social media platform X, a Pakistani journalist listed down the achievements of Tharoor and how he is a "self-made" man, whereas Zardari was born with a "golden spoon". "Pakistan's government has launched Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to counter Dr Shashi Tharoor, an MP in India and a leader of the Congress Party," the TV commentator was heard saying. "A day before I had said that the Narendra Modi-led government has chosen Dr Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation, which will visit nations to brief about terrorism of Pakistan. Now, let's analyse the personalities of both leaders to understand what are their missions and how successful they will be," the journalist said.

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation.&nbsp;

Tharoor vs Bilawal? Pakistanis say their govt messing up 'own case' by sending Zardari against Congress leader

In an era of heightened diplomatic tensions, when the threat of nuclear war looms large, there are several countries once in possession of or on the path to nuclear arms chose to disarm, aiming for stability over escalation.

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From Ukraine to South Africa: 5 countries that abandoned their nuclear weapons and why

Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22.&nbsp;Police in Haryana's Hisar has said that Pakistan is using young influencers for spying. Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan said that these young people go on the wrong path for easy money.&nbsp;Here's the list of alleged spies nabbed so far:&nbsp;Jyoti Malhotra&nbsp;An Indian YouTuber from Haryana's Hisar has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Malhotra was a travel vlogger who used to run a channel under the name "Travel with JO'. The 33-year-old met an expelled Pakistani official when she was at the he Pakistan High Commission for her visa, as she has claimed. She visited Pakistan at least twice and her YouTube channel has multiple vlogs of her exploring Pakistan, especially Lahore. Police said the Pakistani intelligence operatives were trying to develop her as their asset in India.&nbsp;Davender Singh&nbsp;A 25-year-old student named Davendra Singh Dhillon from Punjab's Patiala has also been arrested over spying allegations. He was a student of political science at Khalsa College. He was arrested on May 12 in Haryana's Kaithal for uploading photos of a pistol and guns on Facebook. When police interrogated him, he confessed of visiting Pakistan last November and had shared sensitive information with the officers of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency. He had even shared the photos of of the Patiala military cantonment.&nbsp;Nauman Ilahi&nbsp;A 24-year-old man from Haryana, who used to work as a security guard, was arrested a few days earlier from Panipat over spy allegations. He was allegedly in touch with an ISI handler in Pakistan. The resident of Uttar Pradesh used to receive money from Pakistan in the account of his brother-in-law for supplying information to Islamabad , police have said.&nbsp;Arman&nbsp;A 23-year-old man named Arman was also arrested from Haryana's Nuh on May 16. As per police, he was found passing sensitive information to Pakistan during the heightened tensions between the two nations. Shahzad&nbsp;A businessman from Uttar Pradesh named Shahzad was arrested in Moradabad by the Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday (May 18). He had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was allegedly involved in the smuggling of cosmetics, clothes, and spices.&nbsp;Mohammad Murtaza Ali&nbsp;Mohammad Murtaza Ali was arrested by the &nbsp;Gujarat Police in Jalandhar during a raid. As per reports, he shared sensitive information with Pakistan via &nbsp;a mobile app that he had developed himself. Four mobile phones and three SIM cards were found with him.&nbsp;Moreover, two more people, identified as Gazala and Yamin Mohammad, have also been arrested from Punjab on similar charges.&nbsp;

Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22.



Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22. Police in Haryana's Hisar has said that Pakistan is using young influencers for spying. Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan said that these young people go on the wrong path for easy money. Here's the list of alleged spies nabbed so far: Jyoti Malhotra An Indian YouTuber from Haryana's Hisar has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Malhotra was a travel vlogger who used to run a channel under the name "Travel with JO'. The 33-year-old met an expelled Pakistani official when she was at the he Pakistan High Commission for her visa, as she has claimed. She visited Pakistan at least twice and her YouTube channel has multiple vlogs of her exploring Pakistan, especially Lahore. Police said the Pakistani intelligence operatives were trying to develop her as their asset in India. Davender Singh A 25-year-old student named Davendra Singh Dhillon from Punjab's Patiala has also been arrested over spying allegations. He was a student of political science at Khalsa College. He was arrested on May 12 in Haryana's Kaithal for uploading photos of a pistol and guns on Facebook. When police interrogated him, he confessed of visiting Pakistan last November and had shared sensitive information with the officers of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency. He had even shared the photos of of the Patiala military cantonment. Nauman Ilahi A 24-year-old man from Haryana, who used to work as a security guard, was arrested a few days earlier from Panipat over spy allegations. He was allegedly in touch with an ISI handler in Pakistan. The resident of Uttar Pradesh used to receive money from Pakistan in the account of his brother-in-law for supplying information to Islamabad , police have said. Arman A 23-year-old man named Arman was also arrested from Haryana's Nuh on May 16. As per police, he was found passing sensitive information to Pakistan during the heightened tensions between the two nations. Shahzad A businessman from Uttar Pradesh named Shahzad was arrested in Moradabad by the Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday (May 18). He had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was allegedly involved in the smuggling of cosmetics, clothes, and spices. Mohammad Murtaza Ali Mohammad Murtaza Ali was arrested by the Gujarat Police in Jalandhar during a raid. As per reports, he shared sensitive information with Pakistan via a mobile app that he had developed himself. Four mobile phones and three SIM cards were found with him. Moreover, two more people, identified as Gazala and Yamin Mohammad, have also been arrested from Punjab on similar charges.

Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22.&nbsp;

From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him.&nbsp; Malhotra reportedly visited Pakistan twice in 2023. Just after her Pak visits, Malhotra visited Jammu and Kashmir, as shown on her YouTube channel.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-was-being-groomed-by-pakistani-spies-as-an-asset-says-hisar-sp-1747634467150">Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment'</a>&nbsp;A man, who went by the name Kapil Jain, took to the social media platform X in 2024 to alert the National Investigation Agency (NIA).&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-terrorist-abu-saifullah-killed-in-pakistan-list-of-attacks-he-planned-in-india-1747581798253">LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pak: List of attacks he planned in India</a>&nbsp;“NIA, please keep close watch on this lady...she first visited and attained Pakistani embassy function then visited Pakistan for 10 days now she is heading for Kashmir... may be some link behind all these [sic],” he wrote along with an attached screenshot of Malhotra's YouTube page.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-youtuber-to-security-guard-list-of-8-indians-who-were-spying-for-pakistan-1747636092343">From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Internet's reaction&nbsp;Now, the post has resurfaced on X after Malhotra's arrest and has gained million views already.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra</a>&nbsp;“Wow! This guy found her activities suspicious one full year before she was arrested!! Respect!” wrote one X user in the comments section.&nbsp;“You have got to question the security agencies when a random Twitter user cracks a case about a Pakistani spy literally a year before them,” another said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-china-wang-yi-afghanistan-1747583778404">'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him. 

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him. Malhotra reportedly visited Pakistan twice in 2023. Just after her Pak visits, Malhotra visited Jammu and Kashmir, as shown on her YouTube channel. Also read: Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' A man, who went by the name Kapil Jain, took to the social media platform X in 2024 to alert the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Also read: LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pak: List of attacks he planned in India “NIA, please keep close watch on this lady...she first visited and attained Pakistani embassy function then visited Pakistan for 10 days now she is heading for Kashmir... may be some link behind all these [sic],” he wrote along with an attached screenshot of Malhotra's YouTube page. Also read: From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan Internet's reaction Now, the post has resurfaced on X after Malhotra's arrest and has gained million views already. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra “Wow! This guy found her activities suspicious one full year before she was arrested!! Respect!” wrote one X user in the comments section. “You have got to question the security agencies when a random Twitter user cracks a case about a Pakistani spy literally a year before them,” another said. Also read: 'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him.&nbsp;

'May be some link': Man alerted NIA about Jyoti Malhotra a year before her arrest over 'spying' for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor

Jyoti Malhotra, the Hisar-based YouTuber arrested on charges of espionage, was being groomed by Pakistani intelligence operatives, said Hisar superintendent of police (SP) Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday (May 18).As per the superintendent of police, Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.Sawan also revealed that Pakistan was using a new form of warfare — information warfare — where “influencers are used to manipulate public sentiment, question national policies, or promote divisive ideologies.”<h2>Pakistan operatives actively recruiting social media influencers: Hisar SP</h2>Addressing a press conference, Shashank Kumar Sawan, the Hisar superintendent of police, revealed that the Haryana police have been informed by central agencies that PIOs were actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to promote soft narratives."She is being interrogated by the Haryana Police, in coordination with central agencies. We are analysing her financial transactions and travel history to determine the sources of her income," said SP Sawan."Her known income sources do not justify her foreign travel. We suspect external funding. On the surface, she was just a travel blogger," he added.<h2>Jyoti Malhotra's contact with Pakistani Information Officers 'alarming'</h2>SP Sawan also confirmed that Jyoti Malhotra, who has been remanded to police custody for five says, was in direct contact with PIOs. These PIOs, he said, included individuals declared persona non grata by India."She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We have taken her on a 5-day police remand. We are analysing her financial details. During the conflict (Indo-Pak), she was in touch with the PIOs... Her travel details are defying her total income..." He said that while Malhotra did not have direct access to sensitive information like that of Indian defence, “, but she was being aligned with other influencers already in contact with foreign operatives.” He also said her communication with PIOs during the periods of heightened tension between India and Pakistan was nothing short of "alarming."&nbsp;"She had interacted with several high-profile individuals during her visits to Pakistan. Even though her arrest happened recently, intelligence agencies were already monitoring her activities closely," said the SP."They were developing her (Jyoti Malhotra) as an asset. She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in touch with the PIOs... She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips... She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is on to establish linkages, if there are any. We are also investigating, as we have leads that other people were also involved with her," he added.Malhotra, 33, runs a YouTube travel channel called Travel with JO, which has more than 3.77 lakh subscribers. On May 16, she was taken into custody from her home in New Aggarsain Extension, Hisar, and charged under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per the Haryana superintendent of police, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.

Jyoti Malhotra, the Hisar-based YouTuber arrested on charges of espionage, was being groomed by Pakistani intelligence operatives, said Hisar superintendent of police (SP) Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday (May 18). As per the superintendent of police, Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China. Sawan also revealed that Pakistan was using a new form of warfare — information warfare — where “influencers are used to manipulate public sentiment, question national policies, or promote divisive ideologies.” Pakistan operatives actively recruiting social media influencers: Hisar SP Addressing a press conference, Shashank Kumar Sawan, the Hisar superintendent of police, revealed that the Haryana police have been informed by central agencies that PIOs were actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to promote soft narratives. "She is being interrogated by the Haryana Police, in coordination with central agencies. We are analysing her financial transactions and travel history to determine the sources of her income," said SP Sawan. "Her known income sources do not justify her foreign travel. We suspect external funding. On the surface, she was just a travel blogger," he added. Jyoti Malhotra's contact with Pakistani Information Officers 'alarming' SP Sawan also confirmed that Jyoti Malhotra, who has been remanded to police custody for five says, was in direct contact with PIOs. These PIOs, he said, included individuals declared persona non grata by India. "She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We have taken her on a 5-day police remand. We are analysing her financial details. During the conflict (Indo-Pak), she was in touch with the PIOs... Her travel details are defying her total income..." He said that while Malhotra did not have direct access to sensitive information like that of Indian defence, “, but she was being aligned with other influencers already in contact with foreign operatives.” He also said her communication with PIOs during the periods of heightened tension between India and Pakistan was nothing short of "alarming." "She had interacted with several high-profile individuals during her visits to Pakistan. Even though her arrest happened recently, intelligence agencies were already monitoring her activities closely," said the SP. "They were developing her (Jyoti Malhotra) as an asset. She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in touch with the PIOs... She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips... She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is on to establish linkages, if there are any. We are also investigating, as we have leads that other people were also involved with her," he added. Malhotra, 33, runs a YouTube travel channel called Travel with JO, which has more than 3.77 lakh subscribers. On May 16, she was taken into custody from her home in New Aggarsain Extension, Hisar, and charged under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

As per the Haryana superintendent of police, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.

Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024. Priyanka and her family have agreed to comply with the investigation.&nbsp;On Saturday, Priyanka's father, Rajkishore, said, understanding the sensitivity of the issue, we will assist the police with their probe.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-did-youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-visit-pakistan-1747556138034">Also read: Why did YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visit Pakistan? Here's what her father claims</a>&nbsp;The Haryana-based content creator Jyoti Malhotra, aka Jyoti Rani, has been arrested for alleged spying. According to the police, she has been charged with sharing Indian military information with Pakistan. With her, five others have also been arrested on similar charges.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I was not aware of anything. It was recently that I learnt that Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested over charges of spying. My daughter Priyanka is a YouTuber and she had come in contact with Jyoti, who had visited Puri in September 2024," Priyanka's father told reporters. &nbsp;“Priyanka had visited Kartarpur some 3 to 4 months back. Priyanka had developed a friendship with Jyoti as a YouTuber, and it was a completely professional relationship. My daughter had visited Kartarpur to make some videos. As a friend, my daughter had accompanied Jyoti during her visit to Puri," he added. &nbsp;Priyanka, in her social media post, wrote, “Jyoti was just a friend of mine and I came in contact with her through YouTube. I was unaware of anything which she is accused of. I would not have been touch with her if I knew she was spying for enemy country.”&nbsp;“I knew her professionally through content creation and personally shocked to hear this. If any investigation wish to cross question, I would provide full cooperation," she added.

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024.

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024. Priyanka and her family have agreed to comply with the investigation. On Saturday, Priyanka's father, Rajkishore, said, understanding the sensitivity of the issue, we will assist the police with their probe. Also read: Why did YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visit Pakistan? Here's what her father claims The Haryana-based content creator Jyoti Malhotra, aka Jyoti Rani, has been arrested for alleged spying. According to the police, she has been charged with sharing Indian military information with Pakistan. With her, five others have also been arrested on similar charges. “I was not aware of anything. It was recently that I learnt that Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested over charges of spying. My daughter Priyanka is a YouTuber and she had come in contact with Jyoti, who had visited Puri in September 2024," Priyanka's father told reporters. “Priyanka had visited Kartarpur some 3 to 4 months back. Priyanka had developed a friendship with Jyoti as a YouTuber, and it was a completely professional relationship. My daughter had visited Kartarpur to make some videos. As a friend, my daughter had accompanied Jyoti during her visit to Puri," he added. Priyanka, in her social media post, wrote, “Jyoti was just a friend of mine and I came in contact with her through YouTube. I was unaware of anything which she is accused of. I would not have been touch with her if I knew she was spying for enemy country.” “I knew her professionally through content creation and personally shocked to hear this. If any investigation wish to cross question, I would provide full cooperation," she added.

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024.&nbsp;

Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan

The Ashoka University Faculty Association has strongly condemned the arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was taken into custody over his comments on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.In a statement released on Sunday, the faculty body described the charges against Professor Mahmudabad as “groundless and untenable”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-1747580097816">‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used Indian YouTuber&nbsp;Jyoti&nbsp;Malhotra linked to spying case</a>“We condemn the calculated harassment to which Professor Mahmudabad has been subjected: after being arrested early in the morning from his home in New Delhi, he was taken to Sonipat, not allowed access to necessary medication, and driven around for hours without any communication about his whereabouts,” the statement said.<h3>Faculty praises Mahmudabad’s academic and civic record</h3>The association voiced its full support for Professor Mahmudabad, calling him “an invaluable member of the university community, a deeply responsible citizen, and a friend to his students”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-china-wang-yi-afghanistan-1747583778404">'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor</a>It further added, “Professor Mahmudabad is well-versed in diverse literary and linguistic traditions and is a widely acclaimed expert and scholar of history and political science in South Asia and beyond. In all of his writing, both for academic and wider public fora, he has emphasized the importance of justice, pluralism, and solidarity, and has always advocated a profound respect for Constitutional values and morality.”The faculty demanded his immediate and unconditional release and called for all charges to be dropped.<h2>Why was Professor Mahmudabad arrested?</h2>Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest followed a complaint taken up suo motu by the Haryana State Commission for Women, which objected to his social media post concerning Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, two prominent women officers who fronted media briefings during Operation Sindoor.In its notice, the commission claimed that Mahmudabad’s comments undermined the role of women in the armed forces and incited communal tension.<h2>What did the professor say?</h2>In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”He further wrote, “I am very happy to see so many right-wing commentators applauding Colonel Sophia Qureishi, but perhaps they could also equally loudly demand that the victims of mob lynchings, arbitrary bulldozing, and others who are victims of the BJP’s hate mongering be protected as Indian citizens.”<h2>Mahmudabad says his words were misinterpreted</h2>Responding to the summons issued by the commission, Mahmudabad denied that his post was misogynistic or disrespectful towards the officers.“The screenshots attached to the notice make it clear that my remarks have been completely misunderstood and that the Commission has no jurisdiction whatsoever in the matter,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).He added, “The Women’s Commission is a body that serves an important function; however, the summons issued to me fails to highlight how my post is contrary to the rights of or laws for women.”The commission, however, has interpreted his comments as an attempt to discredit a national military operation.

In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”

The Ashoka University Faculty Association has strongly condemned the arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was taken into custody over his comments on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In a statement released on Sunday, the faculty body described the charges against Professor Mahmudabad as “groundless and untenable”. Also read: ‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra linked to spying case “We condemn the calculated harassment to which Professor Mahmudabad has been subjected: after being arrested early in the morning from his home in New Delhi, he was taken to Sonipat, not allowed access to necessary medication, and driven around for hours without any communication about his whereabouts,” the statement said. Faculty praises Mahmudabad’s academic and civic record The association voiced its full support for Professor Mahmudabad, calling him “an invaluable member of the university community, a deeply responsible citizen, and a friend to his students”. Also read: 'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor It further added, “Professor Mahmudabad is well-versed in diverse literary and linguistic traditions and is a widely acclaimed expert and scholar of history and political science in South Asia and beyond. In all of his writing, both for academic and wider public fora, he has emphasized the importance of justice, pluralism, and solidarity, and has always advocated a profound respect for Constitutional values and morality.” The faculty demanded his immediate and unconditional release and called for all charges to be dropped. Why was Professor Mahmudabad arrested? Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest followed a complaint taken up suo motu by the Haryana State Commission for Women, which objected to his social media post concerning Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, two prominent women officers who fronted media briefings during Operation Sindoor. In its notice, the commission claimed that Mahmudabad’s comments undermined the role of women in the armed forces and incited communal tension. What did the professor say? In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.” He further wrote, “I am very happy to see so many right-wing commentators applauding Colonel Sophia Qureishi, but perhaps they could also equally loudly demand that the victims of mob lynchings, arbitrary bulldozing, and others who are victims of the BJP’s hate mongering be protected as Indian citizens.” Mahmudabad says his words were misinterpreted Responding to the summons issued by the commission, Mahmudabad denied that his post was misogynistic or disrespectful towards the officers. “The screenshots attached to the notice make it clear that my remarks have been completely misunderstood and that the Commission has no jurisdiction whatsoever in the matter,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). He added, “The Women’s Commission is a body that serves an important function; however, the summons issued to me fails to highlight how my post is contrary to the rights of or laws for women.” The commission, however, has interpreted his comments as an attempt to discredit a national military operation.

In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”

‘Calculated harassment’: Ashoka faculty backs Professor Mahmudabad over Operation Sindoor ‘optics’ comments: Why was he arrested?

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday (May 19) to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.His visit comes just days after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following intense cross-border strikes sparked by India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-1747580097816">‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used YouTuber&nbsp;Jyoti&nbsp;Malhotra</a><h2>Trilateral talks with China and Afghanistan on the agenda</h2>Dar’s itinerary includes a key trilateral meeting with China and Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is expected to arrive in China on Tuesday to join the talks.According to Geo News, “The foreign ministers of the three countries are expected to discuss the promotion of regional trade, enhanced security cooperation, and the evolving situation in the region, particularly in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India conflict.”<h2>Ceasefire followed four days of drone and missile strikes</h2>India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities on May 10 after four days of escalating strikes involving drones and missiles across the Line of Control. The decision to hold Dar’s first diplomatic engagement in China, just days after the ceasefire, has drawn attention.Beijing had earlier welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating it was in “the fundamental and long-term interest of both countries” and helped maintain regional peace and stability.<h2>What happened during India’s Operation Sindoor?</h2>Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The Indian Armed Forces said they carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.The Indian military reported killing over a hundred terrorists and hitting the headquarters of terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.In retaliation, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military sites on May 8, 9 and 10. These were successfully repelled by Indian forces using systems such as the Akash Teer surface-to-air missiles.The Indian Air Force also struck Pakistani air bases, including the one in Rahim Yar Khan, reportedly destroying radar systems.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday (May 19) to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions. His visit comes just days after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following intense cross-border strikes sparked by India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: ‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Trilateral talks with China and Afghanistan on the agenda Dar’s itinerary includes a key trilateral meeting with China and Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is expected to arrive in China on Tuesday to join the talks. According to Geo News, “The foreign ministers of the three countries are expected to discuss the promotion of regional trade, enhanced security cooperation, and the evolving situation in the region, particularly in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India conflict.” Ceasefire followed four days of drone and missile strikes India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities on May 10 after four days of escalating strikes involving drones and missiles across the Line of Control. The decision to hold Dar’s first diplomatic engagement in China, just days after the ceasefire, has drawn attention. Beijing had earlier welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating it was in “the fundamental and long-term interest of both countries” and helped maintain regional peace and stability. What happened during India’s Operation Sindoor? Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The Indian Armed Forces said they carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The Indian military reported killing over a hundred terrorists and hitting the headquarters of terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. In retaliation, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military sites on May 8, 9 and 10. These were successfully repelled by Indian forces using systems such as the Akash Teer surface-to-air missiles. The Indian Air Force also struck Pakistani air bases, including the one in Rahim Yar Khan, reportedly destroying radar systems.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday (May 19) to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.

'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, accused of orchestrating high-profile terror attacks in India, including one at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. &nbsp;Nizamani, who was under government-provided security in Pakistan, was shot dead by unidentified men near a crossing after leaving his residence in Matli, Sindh, in the afternoon.&nbsp;Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.The attacks had claimed several lives and marked a big increase in Lashkar-e-Taiba operations in India.&nbsp;Lived in Nepal under false identity, married local woman Nizamani was based in Nepal for several years, where he lived under a false identity, married a local woman, Nagma Banu, and operated under the alias ‘Vinode Kumar’. From Nepal, he coordinated activities for LeT, while maintaining a low profile and playing a crucial role in recruitment and logistics.&nbsp;Nizamani had recently shifted base to Matli in the Badin district of Sindh province in Pakistan. There, he continued working for Lashkar-e-Taiba, a UN-proscribed Pakistani terrorist group, and its front organisation, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, primarily focusing on recruitment and fund collection for terror operations. &nbsp;His killing comes days after Indian Armed Forces eliminated around 100 terrorists in Operation Sindoor, including some high value targets like Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed. &nbsp;The Indian Army conducted a series of precision strikes ar5 terror sites in pakistan abd targeted the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, and Jaish-e-Mohammed’s in Bahawalpur.&nbsp;Last week, three Lashkar terrorists, including Operations Commander Shahid Kuttay, were killed by security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Kuttay, Adnan Shafi, and Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh, were killed in the Shukroo Keller area. Two AK series rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, grenades, and other war-like stores were found in their possession. &nbsp;The continued elimination of terrorists has dealt a big blow to the Pakistan military-terror nexus.

Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The three attacks had claimed several lives.

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, accused of orchestrating high-profile terror attacks in India, including one at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. Nizamani, who was under government-provided security in Pakistan, was shot dead by unidentified men near a crossing after leaving his residence in Matli, Sindh, in the afternoon. Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The attacks had claimed several lives and marked a big increase in Lashkar-e-Taiba operations in India. Lived in Nepal under false identity, married local woman Nizamani was based in Nepal for several years, where he lived under a false identity, married a local woman, Nagma Banu, and operated under the alias ‘Vinode Kumar’. From Nepal, he coordinated activities for LeT, while maintaining a low profile and playing a crucial role in recruitment and logistics. Nizamani had recently shifted base to Matli in the Badin district of Sindh province in Pakistan. There, he continued working for Lashkar-e-Taiba, a UN-proscribed Pakistani terrorist group, and its front organisation, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, primarily focusing on recruitment and fund collection for terror operations. His killing comes days after Indian Armed Forces eliminated around 100 terrorists in Operation Sindoor, including some high value targets like Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed. The Indian Army conducted a series of precision strikes ar5 terror sites in pakistan abd targeted the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, and Jaish-e-Mohammed’s in Bahawalpur. Last week, three Lashkar terrorists, including Operations Commander Shahid Kuttay, were killed by security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Kuttay, Adnan Shafi, and Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh, were killed in the Shukroo Keller area. Two AK series rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, grenades, and other war-like stores were found in their possession. The continued elimination of terrorists has dealt a big blow to the Pakistan military-terror nexus.

Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The three attacks had claimed several lives.&nbsp;

Top LeT terrorist Abu Safiullah, brain behind 3 attacks in India, killed in Pak

In a significant stride towards India's goal towards self-reliance, the country's defence exports surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore in the financial year 24-25, witnessing a 34-fold increase from 2013-14.
Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack highlighted the precision of domestically produced systems.
The deployment of indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Akash air defence missiles and D4 anti-drone systems to repel wave after wave of Pakistani aerial strikes, letting very little pass through, proved the might of made-in-India weapons.
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in a post on 'X' said, "India's exports to around 80 countries aiming for Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029, strengthening its global defence manufacturing footprint,&rdquo; and confirmed that Operation Sindoor had showcased the effectiveness of Indian-made weapon systems. Conducted on 7 May, the operation involved coordinated use of indigenous drones, missiles, and targeting systems, signalling &nbsp;on the nation's increasing self-reliance in defence.
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India&rsquo;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DefenceExports?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DefenceExports</a> surged from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25, a 34-fold increase. In 2024-25, private sector exports were Rs15,233 crore, and DPSUs Rs 8,389 crore, with DPSU exports growing 42.85%. Export authorisations rose by 16.92%, and exporters&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/yDVYAwajxG">pic.twitter.com/yDVYAwajxG</a>
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<h2>Record growth in defence exports</h2>
India&rsquo;s defence exports reached an all-time high of Rs 23,622 crore (approximately $2.76 billion), a 12.04 per cent rise from the previous year&rsquo;s Rs 21,083 crore. This marks a dramatic increase from FY 2013-14's ₹686 crore.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attributed this achievement to the centre&rsquo;s push for a more self-reliant country, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. &ldquo;India&rsquo;s defence sector is growing stronger than ever&hellip; Defence exports have jumped from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25,&rdquo; his office posted on X.
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India&rsquo;s defence sector is growing stronger than ever, driven by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Defence exports have jumped from ₹686 crore in 2013-14 to ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25 &mdash; a 34-fold rise. <a href="https://t.co/FInaF9eC8S">pic.twitter.com/FInaF9eC8S</a>
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The Defence Ministry further noted that Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) saw a rise of 42.85 per cent in their exports, reflecting India's defence product's broader international acceptance.
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<h2>Policy reforms and export momentum</h2>
The government has issued 1,762 export authorisations in FY 2024&ndash;25, up 16.92 per cent from the previous year. The number of exporters has also increased by approx 17.4 per cent. India exported a number of products, including weapons, &nbsp;ammunition, components, and subsystems, to nearly 80 countries.
The government has introduced several policy reforms, with an export target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029. This would include simplification of industrial licensing, extension of licence validity, and removal of certain items from the licensing regime.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in a post on 'X' said, "India exports to around 80 countries aiming for Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029, strengthening its global defence manufacturing footprint,”

In a significant stride towards India's goal towards self-reliance, the country's defence exports surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore in the financial year 24-25, witnessing a 34-fold increase from 2013-14. Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack highlighted the precision of domestically produced systems. The deployment of indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Akash air defence missiles and D4 anti-drone systems to repel wave after wave of Pakistani aerial strikes, letting very little pass through, proved the might of made-in-India weapons. Aso Read: Meet the SR-71 Blackbird: The world’s fastest jet ever built, reaching speeds of up to 3,500 kmph The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in a post on 'X' said, "India's exports to around 80 countries aiming for Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029, strengthening its global defence manufacturing footprint,” and confirmed that Operation Sindoor had showcased the effectiveness of Indian-made weapon systems. Conducted on 7 May, the operation involved coordinated use of indigenous drones, missiles, and targeting systems, signalling on the nation's increasing self-reliance in defence. India’s #DefenceExports surged from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25, a 34-fold increase. In 2024-25, private sector exports were Rs15,233 crore, and DPSUs Rs 8,389 crore, with DPSU exports growing 42.85%. Export authorisations rose by 16.92%, and exporters… pic.twitter.com/yDVYAwajxG — Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 13, 2025 Record growth in defence exports India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of Rs 23,622 crore (approximately $2.76 billion), a 12.04 per cent rise from the previous year’s Rs 21,083 crore. This marks a dramatic increase from FY 2013-14's ₹686 crore. Also Read: Operation Sindoor: This tech firm is powering the pinpoint precision of Rafale fighter jets! All about Thales Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attributed this achievement to the centre’s push for a more self-reliant country, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. “India’s defence sector is growing stronger than ever… Defence exports have jumped from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25,” his office posted on X. India’s defence sector is growing stronger than ever, driven by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Defence exports have jumped from ₹686 crore in 2013-14 to ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25 — a 34-fold rise. pic.twitter.com/FInaF9eC8S — रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) May 14, 2025 The Defence Ministry further noted that Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) saw a rise of 42.85 per cent in their exports, reflecting India's defence product's broader international acceptance. Also Read: Operation Sindoor: Which aircraft can refuel India's Rafale fighter jets mid-air? Policy reforms and export momentum The government has issued 1,762 export authorisations in FY 2024–25, up 16.92 per cent from the previous year. The number of exporters has also increased by approx 17.4 per cent. India exported a number of products, including weapons, ammunition, components, and subsystems, to nearly 80 countries. The government has introduced several policy reforms, with an export target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029. This would include simplification of industrial licensing, extension of licence validity, and removal of certain items from the licensing regime.

Operation Sindoor: Defence Ministry targets Rs 50,000 crore in exports following success of indigenous weapons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 13) praised the Indian Army for protecting the borders during the India-Pakistan conflict, stressing that Pakistan will be sleepless thinking about Indian drones and missiles.&nbsp;
He said that through <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>, Indian armed forces have increased the self-confidence of the country.&nbsp;
PM Modi further lauded the Indian army, saying that they raised the pride of India to new heights.
"...Our drones, our missiles, thinking about it, Pakistan will not be able to sleep for many days...Through Operation Sindoor, you have increased the self-confidence of the country, bound the country in the thread of unity and you have protected the borders of India, raised the pride of India to new heights. You have done that which is unprecedented and unimaginable...," he said.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-live-from-adampur-base-after-operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-conflict-india-pakistan-news-9064078">India-Pakistan news LIVE: 'We will enter terrorists' homes, and kill them', PM Modi warns terrorists, says won't let them escape</a>
PM Modi also vowed destruction towards those who challenge India, saying that there will be destruction if anybody raises eyes towards India.&nbsp;
"The ones who dared to challenge us faced the might of our soldiers. Nine terror hideouts were destroyed. Over 100 terrorists were eliminated. Their leaders now understand--raising eyes towards India only invites ruin," he said.
While speaking at the airbase, PM Modi lauded India's defence cover, saying that it has become the identity of India.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-you-will-look-at-india-with-enmity-there-will-be-destruction-pm-modi-indian-army-pakistan-army-operation-sindoor-india-pak-tensions-indo-pak-war-adampur-airbas-9064674">'If you will look at India with enmity, there will be - DESTRUCTION': PM Modi says Indian Army made Pak army 'bite the dust '</a>
"Besides manpower, the coordination of machines in Operation Sindoor was also fantastic. Be it India's traditional air defence system which has witnessed several battles or our Made in India platforms like Akash - all of these have been given unprecedented strength modern and capable defence system like S-400."
PM Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of the action during the recent conflict with Pakistan.&nbsp;
In a big message to Pakistan, India's surface-to-air missile S-400 can be seen in the background as PM Modi is greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-saw-the-true-face-of-pak-when-its-army-officials-attended-funerals-of-terrorists-pm-modi-9064451">&lsquo;World saw the true face of Pak when its army officials attended funerals of terrorists&rsquo;: PM Modi</a>
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PM Modi also vowed destruction towards those who challenge India, saying that there will be destruction if anybody raises eyes towards India. India news pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 13) praised the Indian Army for protecting the borders during the India-Pakistan conflict, stressing that Pakistan will be sleepless thinking about Indian drones and missiles. He said that through Operation Sindoor, Indian armed forces have increased the self-confidence of the country. PM Modi further lauded the Indian army, saying that they raised the pride of India to new heights. "...Our drones, our missiles, thinking about it, Pakistan will not be able to sleep for many days...Through Operation Sindoor, you have increased the self-confidence of the country, bound the country in the thread of unity and you have protected the borders of India, raised the pride of India to new heights. You have done that which is unprecedented and unimaginable...," he said. Also read: India-Pakistan news LIVE: 'We will enter terrorists' homes, and kill them', PM Modi warns terrorists, says won't let them escape PM Modi also vowed destruction towards those who challenge India, saying that there will be destruction if anybody raises eyes towards India. "The ones who dared to challenge us faced the might of our soldiers. Nine terror hideouts were destroyed. Over 100 terrorists were eliminated. Their leaders now understand--raising eyes towards India only invites ruin," he said. While speaking at the airbase, PM Modi lauded India's defence cover, saying that it has become the identity of India. Also read: 'If you will look at India with enmity, there will be - DESTRUCTION': PM Modi says Indian Army made Pak army 'bite the dust ' "Besides manpower, the coordination of machines in Operation Sindoor was also fantastic. Be it India's traditional air defence system which has witnessed several battles or our Made in India platforms like Akash - all of these have been given unprecedented strength modern and capable defence system like S-400." PM Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of the action during the recent conflict with Pakistan. In a big message to Pakistan, India's surface-to-air missile S-400 can be seen in the background as PM Modi is greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase. Also read: ‘World saw the true face of Pak when its army officials attended funerals of terrorists’: PM Modi

'Pakistan will be sleepless': PM Modi lauds Indian Army for raising pride of India to 'new heights'

Amid growing tensions with Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed several Indian states to begin emergency preparedness drills, according to official sources.
These mock drills are meant to strengthen civil defence capabilities and ensure quick responses in case of any hostile action and will be conducted on Wednesday (May 07). As per the MHA's plan, key steps will include:
<ul>
<li>Operationalisation of Air Raid Warning Sirens</li>
<li>Training of civilians, students, etc, on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack.</li>
<li>Provision of crash blackout measures</li>
<li>Provision for early camouflaging of vital plants/installations</li>
<li>Updation of evacuation plan &amp; its rehearsal</li>
</ul>
This comes in light of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians and has been linked to Pakistan-backed terrorist groups.
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<h2>India and Pakistan escalate diplomatic and military responses</h2>
Since the Pahalgam attack, relations between India and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated. Both countries have taken tit-for-tat measures, including:
<ul>
<li>Withdrawing diplomats</li>
<li>Closing ports and airspace access</li>
<li>Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty</li>
</ul>
Tensions at the Line of Control (LoC) have also risen, with India accusing Pakistan of violating ceasefire rules by firing small arms for ten straight nights.
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<h2>Salal Dam gates shut, water levels drop in J&amp;K</h2>
In a related move, all gates of the Salal Dam on the Chenab River were closed on Monday. This has reportedly led to a drop in water levels across parts of Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Reasi district, officials told ANI.
<h2>PM Modi and Rajnath Singh vow strong retaliation</h2>
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, "It is my responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to attack India." He assured that those behind the Pahalgam killings would be held accountable and that action under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership would meet public expectations.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-you-all-desire-will-happen-assures-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-on-pahalgam-retaliation-9032695" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;What you all desire will happen,&rsquo; assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation</a>
Last week, Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-orders-civil-defence-drills-as-pakistan-tensions-military-action-pahalgam-terror-attack-9037598">Modi</a> told a high-level security meeting that the armed forces had been given &ldquo;full operational freedom&rdquo; to decide how and when to respond.

India news: Last week, Prime Minister Modi told a high-level security meeting that the armed forces had been given “full operational freedom” to decide how and when to respond.

Amid growing tensions with Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed several Indian states to begin emergency preparedness drills, according to official sources. These mock drills are meant to strengthen civil defence capabilities and ensure quick responses in case of any hostile action and will be conducted on Wednesday (May 07). As per the MHA's plan, key steps will include: Operationalisation of Air Raid Warning Sirens Training of civilians, students, etc, on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. Provision of crash blackout measures Provision for early camouflaging of vital plants/installations Updation of evacuation plan & its rehearsal This comes in light of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians and has been linked to Pakistan-backed terrorist groups. Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? India and Pakistan escalate diplomatic and military responses Since the Pahalgam attack, relations between India and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated. Both countries have taken tit-for-tat measures, including: Withdrawing diplomats Closing ports and airspace access Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty Tensions at the Line of Control (LoC) have also risen, with India accusing Pakistan of violating ceasefire rules by firing small arms for ten straight nights. Also read: 'Will go hungry, but get the bomb’: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India Salal Dam gates shut, water levels drop in J&K In a related move, all gates of the Salal Dam on the Chenab River were closed on Monday. This has reportedly led to a drop in water levels across parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials told ANI. PM Modi and Rajnath Singh vow strong retaliation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, "It is my responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to attack India." He assured that those behind the Pahalgam killings would be held accountable and that action under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership would meet public expectations. Also read: ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation Last week, Prime Minister Modi told a high-level security meeting that the armed forces had been given “full operational freedom” to decide how and when to respond.

'Air raid sirens, civilian training': India orders civil defence drills on May 7 as tensions with Pakistan rise: Govt sources

New Delhi has slammed Pakistan for mainstreaming extremists in local politics after reports emerged that the son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, had entered the political fray ahead of general elections next year.

As per media reports, Talha Saeed, the son of UN-proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed, is looking to contest elections slated to be held in February 2024.

India has condemned this development, warning it could have severe ramifications for regional security.

“The mainstreaming of radical terrorist outfits in Pakistan is nothing new and has been a part of the state policy for a long time. Such developments have serious implications for the security of our region. We will of course continue to monitor all developments that have implications on our national security,’’ Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

<h2>India seeking Hafiz Saeed’s extradition</h2>

This development comes at a time when India is seeking Hafiz Saeed’s extradition from India, who is believed to be one of the main masterminds behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

On Hafiz Saeed, the MEA said, “We have conveyed a request, along with relevant supporting documents, to the government of Pakistan to extradite him to India to face trial in a particular case.’’

<h2>Pakistan&nbsp;denies requests, says no extradition treaty&nbsp;</h2>

As expected, Islamabad denied India’s request, citing the lack of any bilateral treaty governing such extraditions.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, “Pakistan has received a request from the Indian authorities, seeking extradition of Hafiz Saeed in a so-called money laundering case.”

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The spokesperson added, “It’s pertinent to note that no bilateral extradition treaty exists between Pakistan and India.”

<h2>About Talha Saeed</h2>

Talha Saeed is also designated as a terrorist by India since last year.&nbsp;

He is a senior leader of leader of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and head of its cleric wing.

Watch: Gravitas | 26/11 accused's son to run for office in Pakistan

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New Delhi has slammed Pakistan for mainstreaming extremists in local politics after reports emerged that the son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, had entered the political fray ahead of general elections next year.

New Delhi has slammed Pakistan for mainstreaming extremists in local politics after reports emerged that the son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, had entered the political fray ahead of general elections next year. As per media reports, Talha Saeed, the son of UN-proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed, is looking to contest elections slated to be held in February 2024. India has condemned this development, warning it could have severe ramifications for regional security. “The mainstreaming of radical terrorist outfits in Pakistan is nothing new and has been a part of the state policy for a long time. Such developments have serious implications for the security of our region. We will of course continue to monitor all developments that have implications on our national security,’’ Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. India seeking Hafiz Saeed’s extradition This development comes at a time when India is seeking Hafiz Saeed’s extradition from India, who is believed to be one of the main masterminds behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. On Hafiz Saeed, the MEA said, “We have conveyed a request, along with relevant supporting documents, to the government of Pakistan to extradite him to India to face trial in a particular case.’’ Pakistan denies requests, says no extradition treaty As expected, Islamabad denied India’s request, citing the lack of any bilateral treaty governing such extraditions. Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, “Pakistan has received a request from the Indian authorities, seeking extradition of Hafiz Saeed in a so-called money laundering case.” Also read: Pakistan caretaker PM Kakar announces ban on New Year celebrations, here`s why The spokesperson added, “It’s pertinent to note that no bilateral extradition treaty exists between Pakistan and India.” About Talha Saeed Talha Saeed is also designated as a terrorist by India since last year. He is a senior leader of leader of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and head of its cleric wing. Watch: Gravitas | 26/11 accused's son to run for office in Pakistan × Talha has been actively involved in the recruitment, fund collection, planning and execution of attacks by LeT in India and on Indian interests in Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

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