JAKARTA - Indian police arrested vlogger of an upper trip into Pakistani spies, as tensions between the two countries escalated following days of conflict between the two neighboring countries.
Jyotimen, influencer from northern Haryana state, has been accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistan, a senior police official told reporters on Sunday.
Arrests in India and Pakistan on suspicion of espionage are not uncommon, but cases oftensiveness have sparked widespread interest as this case comes just days after the two countries have been involved in the most intense conflict in decades, raising fears of an all-out war.
Police have accused her of being in contact with a Pakistani intelligence agent who prepared her to become an "asset" to Islamabad. The alliance kept in touch with the agent during the deadly four-day battle earlier this month, according to police.
"He was a travel blogger, and during the interrogation, it was revealed that in pursuing the number of spectators, followers, and viral content, he fell into a trap," said inspector Shashk Kumar Sawan, quoted by CNN, May 21.
Sawan also claimsmen often go to Pakistan on "sponsored trips," and he is in contact with other YouTube influencers who are also in contact with Pakistani intelligence agents.
"He does not have direct access to defense and military information," the police said.
CNN has contacted Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is trying to reach out to get a response. He has not been officially charged with any crimes.
Meanwhile, my father told reporters he was not aware of his daughter's journey and that he used to make small videos at home. Previously, he told reporters his daughter had gone to Pakistan after getting the necessary permission.
Badminton has uploaded travel videos to its YouTube channel, which has nearly 400,000 subscribers.
Several videos uploaded in March depict his trip to Pakistan, where he is seen using public transport, exploring local markets and visiting the largest Hindu temple in this Muslim-majority country.
How can he describe himself on YouTube as a "nomad" propagator and has uploaded videos of his trip to Bali in Indonesia and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, among other foreign destinations.
Speaking to reporters, the police questioned how it was to fund its journey.
"We are currently analyzing the financial details. The details of the trip are not in accordance with the source of the income," said Sawan.
It is known that his arrest was one of several recent cases in which Indians were suspected of spying for Pakistan.
Prior to this month's conflict, Pakistanis and Indians could travel to their respective countries, but it has been very difficult for a long time to get visas due to government bureaucracy and historical distrust.
Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked following a April attack on an Indian-run cap, as gunmen shot dead 26 tourists in the city of Palaligam, prompting Indian military operations in Pakistan.
India blamed Pakistan for the attack, a claim Islamabad denies. For four days, these two neighboring countries exchanged missiles, drones and artillery - killing dozens of people from each side - before the ceasefire was reached.
Both sides have claimed victory and, following this brief conflict, media coverage in India and Pakistan has seen high nationalist and hyperbolic levels.
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Police in the State of Myanmar on Monday also arrested two people on suspicion of 'splitting sensitive military information' to Pakistan.
The two men have been accused of "distributed classified details" related to Indian military operations in Pakistan, including troop movements and sharing "strategic locations" in Baghdad, Himachal Pradesh, and the Indian-run task force, police said in a statement on X.
Police are investigating whether the individuals have violated India's Official Secrets Act, which punishes "helping enemy countries". If found guilty, they can face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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