There are two prominent individuals named Jyoti Malhotra, each notable in distinct fields:
1. Jyoti Malhotra—journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune
Jyoti Malhotra is a seasoned Indian journalist with over 40 years of experience in print, television, and digital media. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune group of newspapers, a leading English-language daily based in Chandigarh. Her reporting focuses on Indian domestic politics and foreign policy, and she contributes regularly to platforms like BBC Radio. Her professional profiles can be found on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).(The Tribune, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter))
2. Jyoti Malhotra—Travel Vlogger Arrested for Espionage
Another individual named Jyoti Malhotra, also known as Jyoti Rani, is a 33-year-old travel vlogger from Hisar, Haryana. She operated the YouTube channel "Travel with Jo," boasting over 377,000 subscribers, and maintained an Instagram presence under the handle @travelwithjo1.(www.ndtv.com, Instagram)
On May 17, 2025, she was arrested by Haryana Police on charges of espionage for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence agencies. Investigations revealed that she had visited Pakistan multiple times and maintained contacts with Pakistani officials, including attending an iftar event at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. Authorities allege that she used her travel vlogging as a cover to gather and transmit sensitive information, violating the Official Secrets Act. This arrest is part of a broader investigation into a suspected espionage network operating across northern India. (The Times of India, The Times of India, The Times of India, The Tribune)
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