In a bizarre development, Indian authorities have arrested six citizens, including a popular YouTuber, on allegations of spying for Pakistan — a move that has triggered widespread trolling from Pakistani social media users.
The arrests follow rising tensions between India and Pakistan, marked by increased military posturing and heated rhetoric. According to Indian media reports, the detainees are accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence agencies, though officials have yet to present concrete evidence to the public.
Among those arrested is vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, whose custody photos quickly circulated online, becoming a focal point of online mockery. Pakistani users flooded platforms like Twitter and X with sarcastic commentary, ridiculing the Indian government’s actions. “At least now they’ve stopped arresting our pigeons,” one user quipped, referencing past incidents where birds were detained on suspicion of cross-border spying. Others likened the situation to plots from Indian crime dramas, while some joked that “India will eventually arrest half its population over Pakistan paranoia.”
The arrests have drawn criticism both domestically and from across the border. Analysts suggest the move may be politically motivated, aimed at appealing to nationalist sentiments. Critics, however, warn that such actions risk fueling internal divisions and curbing civil liberties, especially when espionage charges are made without clear transparency or judicial process.
