Team TrickyScribe: In yet another turn in the ensuing espionage investigation allegedly linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a Hisar court on Thursday granted four days of police custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra who was arrested on espionage charges. 

The remand allows authorities to delve deeper into the case, with a specific focus on forensic analysis of her digital devices and interrogation of persons connected with the preliminary findings.

Devices to Reveal Clues? Forensic Reports Expected Within Two Days

Police sources informed that Malhotra’s phone, laptop, and bank account are currently under forensic examination. Reports are expected within 48 hours, after which she will undergo further questioning. The investigation team believes that vital evidence regarding foreign contacts, travel sponsors, and financial transactions may surface through digital analysis.

Travel Ties Trigger Alarm: Spotlight on Foreign Sponsorship

One of the most compelling aspects of the investigation surrounds Malhotra’s international travel history—particularly the role of a Middle Eastern company that had collaborated with her YouTube channel. Authorities are scrutinizing this firm’s recent expansion into Pakistan for possible links to the influencer’s heightened travel frequency to the country.

Sources specifically named Wego, a Singapore-based travel search engine that received licensing to operate in Pakistan, as a key sponsor of several of Malhotra’s trips. The police are probing whether these tours had any covert intent beyond content creation.

Courtroom on Lockdown: Judge Reviews Health, Approves Custody

During Thursday’s proceedings, the court barred media and other outsiders from entering the courtroom. The judge also took special note of Malhotra’s health, personally questioning her and examining her medical records before authorizing the remand.

Evading Questions, Expanding Reach: National Trail Under Scrutiny

Hisar Police revealed that Malhotra had travelled extensively across various Indian states while creating content. Local police units in those areas have been alerted and may soon participate in joint inquiries. Her reluctance to respond to key questions during initial interrogation further raised suspicions, sources added.

PIO Contact Raises Red Flags Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Authorities have also flagged her alleged contact with a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) during a sensitive phase of India-Pakistan relations. This development, coupled with other emerging digital and financial links, could potentially form the backbone of a larger investigation into cross-border information networks.

Next Steps: Multistate Probe, Possible Further Arrests

With fresh digital leads anticipated from forensic labs and more names coming to light during interrogation, the case is expected to widen. Police hinted that others may be questioned soon, including potential co-collaborators or unregistered sponsors.

The coming days may prove crucial as investigators attempt to uncover whether this is a case of misplaced digital enthusiasm—or something far more sinister cloaked in influencer culture.

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Team TrickyScribe: Vaishali district in Bihar is once again reeling under the shadow of its law enforcement’s brutality with Hathsarganj and Barati having become synonymous with unchecked police high-handedness, with a fresh wave of outrage sparked by a chilling incident involving indiscriminate physical assault on women and children. 

This isn’t an isolated case—Vaishali’s khaki-clad enforcers seem to thrive on fear, not justice, under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s administration. 

From beating a man seeking whereabouts of his injured brother to storming homes and attacking defenseless women, the district police is writing a grim saga of abuse if power.

Barati’s Midnight Horror: Women, Children Attacked

Just as the Hathsarganj case simmered, Barati OP escalated the district’s infamy. Late at night, police allegedly stormed a village home, targeting women and a three-year-old child. According to victims, officers forcibly entered the residence, where no male family members were present, and unleashed a brutal assault. 

Women were beaten with batons until one collapsed unconscious, their cries captured in harrowing videos that have since gone viral. Shockingly, the toddler was not spared, with reports of the child being struck in the chaos. The family alleges their mobile phones were seized to prevent recording, yet damning footage of the attack—showing police breaking doors and leaving victims with visible wounds—has fueled widespread outrage.

Official Excuses & Evasive Responses

When questioned, Barati SHO, Ashutosh Shukla, offered a vague justification, claiming the police action was in response to a disturbance caused by “some people” at a local doctor’s residence. He conspicuously avoided linking the assaulted women and children to the alleged troublemakers, leaving a gaping hole in his account. 

The victims, however, tell a different story: they were asleep when police barged in, targeting them without provocation. This discrepancy raises serious questions about the police’s motives and accountability. The lack of clarity echoes the Hathsarganj case, where promises of investigation have yet to yield results, leaving victims like Pramod in limbo.

A Disturbing Pattern: Vaishali’s Police Under Fire

Vaishali’s law enforcement is no stranger to controversy. The Hathsarganj incident, where a man was beaten and extorted, is just one chapter in a growing book of abuses. The Barati assault, targeting women and a child, fits into this grim pattern, suggesting a systemic issue where officers act as predators rather than protectors.

The Broader Context: Bihar’s Policing Crisis

Bihar’s police force has long been criticized for its heavy-handed tactics. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau shows almost no convictions for custodial deaths, despite large numbers of cases reported. 

In Vaishali, this lack of accountability emboldens officers to act with impunity, whether it’s extorting victims in Hathsarganj or storming homes in Barati. The Nirbhaya case of 2012, which galvanized India against gender-based violence, underscored the need for police reform—a call that remains unanswered in places like Vaishali.

A Call for Justice: Will Vaishali Act?

Hathsarganj and Barati incidents have ignited a firestorm of public anger, with videos of police brutality circulating widely. In Hathsarganj, victim’s family awaits justice as the promised investigation continues.

In Barati, the victims’ accounts and visible wounds demand immediate action, yet the station in-charge’s evasive response suggests business as usual.

The Road Ahead: Breaking the Cycle of Impunity

Vaishali’s police high-handedness is a microcosm of a national crisis. The lack of convictions for police abuses, as noted by the National Crime Records Bureau, perpetuates a culture where officers feel untouchable. 

Reforms, such as mandatory body cameras, independent oversight, and gender sensitization training, are long overdue. The Nirbhaya case led to fast-track courts and stricter laws, but without cultural change within the police, such measures fall short. 

Hathsarganj’s Shame: A Brother’s Beating Sets the Stage

Hathsarganj OP first grabbed headlines when a young man was summoned to check on his brother, a tractor driver injured in a road accident in Bagmali. Expecting compassion, he was met with barbarity. Officers allegedly beat him with sticks and batons, detained him, and extorted a hefty sum for his release. 

Visuals of his bruised body circulated online, sparking public fury. The victim, still receiving treatment at the district hospital, lodged a complaint, prompting senior officials to promise an investigation. Yet, no action has materialized, signaling a troubling pattern of impunity that sets the stage for Vaishali’s latest scandal.

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Team TrickyScribe: The Indo-Nepal border at Raxaul—already buzzing with activity post-Operation Sindoor—added another page to its growing logbook of international drama. This time, the spotlight fell on a Canadian national of Indian origin who was intercepted by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) during daily checks at the Maitri Bridge.

This isn’t the first time Raxaul has turned into a stage for foreign escapades. In recent months, the border outpost has seen the arrests of Chinese, French, and other nationals attempting to cross into Indian territory under questionable circumstances. As security gets tighter under the watchful eyes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna and Purnia, attempts to breach the border are being met with swift action and sharper scrutiny.

From Kapurthala to Canada & Back Again

The man in question, Harpreet Singh, originally hails from Kapurthala, Punjab. He had migrated to Canada nearly 12 years ago in search of labour work. In February 2023, he returned to India via Mumbai and made his way back to his village.

According to security sources, Harpreet was now trying to take a detour back to Canada—using Nepal as a launchpad. Unfortunately for him, Nepalese immigration officials didn’t roll out the red carpet. Lacking a valid visa, Singh was denied entry and promptly packed off to Raxaul, triggering alerts on the Indian side.

The Cab, The Confession & the Comeback

Harpreet’s journey to the border was reportedly facilitated by a cab driver identified as Kulvinder Singh alias Vicky, in a vehicle bearing the registration number PB10-125HR-8346A. The two drove straight from Punjab to Kathmandu without any legal paperwork that could support cross-border travel.

During interrogation, Harpreet admitted that he had indeed returned from Canada two years ago and was now trying to sneak back via Nepal. While he may have dreamt of maple leaves, his lack of valid documents meant he barely made it past the border shrubs.

Agencies on Toes

The vigilant SSB, which has significantly stepped up its game since Operation Sindoor, took swift action. Harpreet Singh was taken into custody and handed over to intelligence agencies for further questioning. With no valid visa in his possession, suspicionsi around his intent have only intensified.

Local authorities are preparing to transfer him to Hariaiya police station for further legal proceedings. Given the recent spate of foreign nationals caught at this border—some under more dubious pretexts—the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Raxaul as India tightens the screws on unauthorised entry.

Border Tales in the Age of Surveillance

With high-level security reviews taking place in Delhi and Bihar, the heat is on at India’s sensitive borders. Raxaul, a seemingly sleepy checkpoint, has now turned into a high-stakes chessboard. Whether you’re a Canadian returnee with expired plans or a foreign national with mischief in mind—this border doesn’t blink.

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