Rohtak, July 8 -- A local court on Monday extended the judicial custody of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested in an espionage case on May 16, by another 14 days. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for July 21.

The 33-year-old was produced before the court via video conferencing. Earlier, her bail plea was rejected on June 12 after police raised objections, arguing that her release could hinder the ongoing investigation.

This is the fourth extension of her judicial custody. Previously, the court had extended her remand on June 9 and June 23, each time by 14 days. She was first sent to judicial custody on May 26.

Her lawyer, Kumar Mukesh, has contested the charges listed in the first information report (FIR). He ar...