
Jyoti Malhotra is a Haryana-based YouTuber with 487 videos uploaded on her channel.
- Security agencies began investigating her after a particular video she posted right after the Pahalgam attack.
- A Pakistani spy arrested in Mohali mentioned Jyoti’s name, which led to her arrest in Hisar, Haryana.
- She has been questioned by Military Intelligence, Hisar Police’s Crime Branch, and now by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
What Did Jyoti Do in Her Controversial Video?
- The video was posted just after the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
- In it, Jyoti blamed the Indian government and citizens for the attack.
- She pointed out that even though the army is present everywhere in Kashmir, such an attack happened.
- Jyoti suggested that the 26 tourists who were attacked had made a mistake by visiting Kashmir.
- The tone and content of the video were seen as creating distrust towards Indian security agencies and the government.
The Bigger Picture: Pakistan’s Alleged IT War
- Indian agencies claim this is part of a larger IT war orchestrated by Pakistan-based terrorist organizations.
- Pakistan reportedly cannot win a conventional war, so it has resorted to spreading disinformation and anti-India narratives online.
- Over 20 Indian social media influencers are believed to be involved in this operation, producing content based on topics set by their handlers.
- The goal is to promote a pro-Pakistan narrative and discredit Indian security forces in the eyes of Indian citizens.
Why Jyoti Is on the Radar
- Her post-attack video aligned with the narratives promoted by this alleged Pakistan-backed IT war.
- Her video questioned the effectiveness of Indian security, indirectly blaming Indian society and authorities.
- This led to suspicion that she was part of a curative propaganda operation aimed at shaping public opinion favorably for Pakistan.