Sun May 18 15:10:35 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Indian authorities have arrested travel vlogger Jyoti Rani on suspicion of espionage, alleging she was being cultivated by Pakistani intelligence. Police claim Rani was in contact with Pakistani officials during the Indo-Pak conflict and attended social gatherings with them. Although she didn’t have direct access to sensitive military information, her location in Hisar was strategically significant. Investigations are underway to analyze her travel history, financial transactions, and electronic devices to uncover the extent of her activities and potential links to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Police say her income does not support her travel.

**News Article:**

**Indian Vlogger Arrested on Espionage Charges, Accused of Working with Pakistani Intelligence**

**GURUGRAM, May 18, 2025** – Travel vlogger Jyoti Rani has been arrested by Haryana Police on charges of espionage, accused of being groomed as an “asset” by Pakistani intelligence officials. Hisar Superintendent of Police Shashank Kumar Sawan announced the arrest, alleging Rani was in contact with the Pakistani officials during the Indo-Pak conflict.

Speaking at a press conference, Sawan stated that while the 34-year-old social media influencer did not have direct access to sensitive defense information, her location in Hisar made any information shared potentially valuable to Pakistan.

“Modern warfare is not only fought at the border,” Sawan explained, “Pakistani intelligence is recruiting social media influencers to counter India’s narrative and push their own.” He further stated that Rani was in contact with other YouTube influencers and attended social gatherings of Pakistani intelligence officials, adding, “They were developing her as an asset.”

Police are investigating possible connections between Rani’s travels and the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley. They are also analyzing her mobile phone, laptop, travel history, and financial transactions with the help of cyber and financial experts. According to Sawan, her travel details defy her known sources of income.

“She was on the radar of intelligence agencies for a while before her arrest,” Sawan added, noting that her travels were being monitored. The investigation is ongoing in close coordination with central agencies.

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