Espionage case: Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh sent to judicial custody
The Hindu
Punjab-based YouTuber Jasbir Singh arrested on espionage charges sent to judicial custody by Mohali court.
A Mohali court on Monday (June 9, 2025) sent Punjab-based YouTuber Jasbir Singh, arrested on espionage charges, to judicial custody.
Mr. Singh was produced before the court after the completion of this two-day police remand.
Post his arrest on June 4, he was sent to three days of police remand following which it was extended for two days.
Mr. Singh's counsel Mohit Dhupar said he will be produced in court again on June 23.
Jasbir Singh alias Jaan Mahal (41), who hails from Mahlan Village in Rupnagar District, was running a YouTube channel "JaanMahal Video" with over 11 lakh subscribers, ostensibly posting travel and cooking vlogs.
He was alleged to be in close touch with Haryana-based influencer Jyoti Malhotra, who is in judicial custody on charges of spying for Pakistan.
Mr. Singh's family, however, maintained he was innocent and claimed he was arrested despite cooperating with the police for over 10 days.
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