Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber, has been arrested by Haryana Police on suspicion of espionage. Her father claims she visited Pakistan solely for YouTube content creation with proper permissions. Police allege Malhotra was in contact with Pakistani intelligence, met an officer in Delhi, and shared sensitive information. Authorities seized phones and laptops, registering a case under the Official Secrets Act.
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