Influencer Jyoti Malhotra Seeks Bail Amid Espionage Accusations
Jyoti Malhotra, a social media influencer, has requested bail following her arrest on espionage charges. She appeared via video conferencing before the court, which extended her judicial custody. There are allegations of her involvement with Pakistani intelligence, but no defense-related information has been found.
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Jyoti Malhotra, a notable social media influencer, has made a plea for regular bail after her arrest on allegations of espionage. Her lawyer, Kumar Mukesh, filed the plea before Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Sunil Kumar, with the court requiring a police response by June 11.
Malhotra, accused of connections with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives, appeared before the court through video conferencing. The Hisar Police detained her on May 16, and the court initially remanded her to police custody. Her judicial custody, extended multiple times, now awaits a hearing on June 23.
While police assert Malhotra's interactions with Pakistani staffer Ehsan-ur-Rahim, they have yet to find evidence of her accessing confidential military information. The case highlights concerns over potential espionage networks and their implications on national security.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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