India, June 4 -- Jasbir Singh, a YouTuber from Punjab arrested for his alleged involvement in an espionage network connected to Pakistani intelligence and terror-linked operatives, maintained close contact with Haryana-based influencer Jyoti Malhotra, the police said. Jyoti Malhotra was earlier arrested on similar charges.

Following Jyoti Malhotra's arrest, Jasbir Singh attempted to delete all digital traces of his communication with foreign handlers, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.

Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar district, who operates a YouTube channel 'Jaan Mahal', was found to be associated with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), Gaurav Yadav said.

"Jasbir Singh, who operates a YouTube chann...