Jyoti Malhotra Espionage Case: Haryana Police Share Fresh Details, Rules Out Access To Secret Information

Haryana Police on Wednesday shared recent main points within the alleges espionage case associated with YouTuber and trip blogger Jyoti Malhotra. She is accused of spying for Pakistan. Superintendent of Police, Hisar, mentioned that the Police registered a case and arrested Jyoti Malhotra, daughter of Harish Malhotra, underneath 152BNs and the Official Secrets Act on would possibly 15. The Police mentioned taht Malhotra was once involved with some folks and a few knowledge were exchanged however dominated out her get entry to to secret and delicate knowledge.

Haryana Police mentioned that it seized 3 cell phones, one computer, and a few different digital gadgets from the accused. “Along with this, Harkirat, a resident of Kurukshetra, who provides visa services, was also called for questioning. Police seized 2 mobile phones from Harkirat. Harkirat has not been arrested yet. The mobile phones, laptop, and electronic devices recovered from Jyoti and Harkirat have been sent to the Forensic Lab for examination, where analysis is ongoing. The results of the analysis have not yet been handed over to Hisar Police,” it mentioned. 

The Police mentioned that all the investigation is being performed via Hisar Police whilst some central investigation businesses are wondering the accused once in a while. “No facts have emerged so far regarding the accused having access to any military, defense, or strategic information….No comment can be made yet about the accused’s WhatsApp chats,” mentioned Hisar Police.

It additionally mentioned that the pages of the accused’s alleged diary which are being publicly displayed don’t seem to be in police custody.

“A thorough analysis of the accused’s 4 bank accounts is ongoing. No comment can be made yet about financial transactions. The accused was definitely in contact with some individuals, knowing that they were suspicious. However, no direct evidence has emerged so far to suggest that the accused was in contact with any terrorist organization. No facts have emerged yet regarding the accused’s involvement in any terrorist incidents,” clarified the police.

The police additionally rejected studies of accused’s marriage, spiritual conversion with any PIO (Person of Indian Origin).