Quick Info
| Profession | Travel Blogger |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Hisar, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Jyoti Malhotra
22/03/2025
Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old travel YouTuber from Hisar, Haryana, known for her 'Travel with JO' channel with over 3.77 lakh subscribers, was arrested by Civil Lines police on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. She was booked under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act after allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat. During interrogation, she confessed to maintaining regular contact with Pakistani handlers who tasked her with projecting a positive image of Pakistan through her social media content, leading to five days of police custody with the case transferred to the Economic Offences Wing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Jyoti Rani |
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| Famous for | Being arrested on spy accusations of Pakistan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | FCHS, Hisar |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Malhotra (Khatri) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | House no. 21/P, New Agrasen Extension, EBS Road, Hisar, Haryana, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Harish Kumar Malhotra (Retired Electricity department employee) | ||||||||||
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| Mother | (divorced) | ||||||||||
| Siblings | Only child | ||||||||||
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Career
| Overview | Jyoti Malhotra has had a diverse career spanning from being a receptionist and schoolteacher to a renowned travel vlogger. She worked as a receptionist at a coaching centre and private office in Hisar before moving to work with Concept Source Inc. in 2017. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she lost her job and turned to social media, launching her YouTube channel Travel with JO in 2011 and significantly broadening her audience as she shared her adventures across India and various international locations including Pakistan, Dubai, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bhutan. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a traditional Hindu family, Jyoti faced a challenging upbringing post her parents' divorce. | |
| 2. She pursued her interest in fabrics, culminating in her participation in the Miss Indian Khadi contest. | |
| 3. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she relocated back to Hisar to stay with her father. | |
| 4. Her adventurous spirit has taken her across numerous states and even internationally to countries like Pakistan, Dubai, and Indonesia. | |
| 5. Following her controversial arrest in 2025, Jyoti gained notoriety, highlighting her complex intersection with both media and classified military information. | |
| 6. She launched her YouTube channel Travel with JO in 2011 and has produced videos on travels to India and Pakistan, including visits to Hindu pilgrimage sites in Pakistan in 2023. | |
| 7. Her adventurous spirit has taken her across numerous states and internationally to countries like Pakistan, Dubai, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bhutan. | |
| 8. She describes herself as a 'nomadic Leo girl wanderer', 'Haryanvi+Punjabi' and 'purane khyalo ki modern ladki'. | |
| 9. Following her controversial arrest in March 2025, Jyoti gained notoriety, highlighting her complex intersection with both media and classified military information. | |
| 10. According to police investigations, she maintained regular contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives and shared sensitive information through WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat, allegedly saving one contact as 'Jatt Randhawa' to avoid suspicion. |