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India.com
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
After Jyoti Malhotra, Is ‘Yatri Doctor' Next? Netizens Question His Alleged Pakistan Ties
New Delhi: Following the arrest of travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra's on charges of espionage for Pakistan's ISI, another name has emerged under intense public scrutiny – Navankur Chaudhary, popularly known as 'Yatri Doctor'. A doctor-turned-travel vlogger with over 6.5 lakh Instagram followers and nearly 2 million YouTube subscribers, he now finds himself battling a growing social media storm – with calls for investigation into his connections with Pakistan and his past appearances at the Pakistan High Commission. The controversy intensified after social media users began circulating his purported videos wherein he can be seen attending events at the Pakistan High Commission, allegedly mocking Indian institutions and appearing with Malhotra. As allegations surface, X (formerly Twitter) has turned into a virtual battlefield, with users either denouncing or defending the popular YouTuber. While some demand an immediate probe, others believe he is an easy target in a high-voltage narrative. 'This Yatri doctor, aka Navankur, has literally visited villages. The person speaking is practically a walking Mujahedin. He tries tea and constantly mocks India in Pakistan, speaking freely as if his family is inside a Masjid area. How can the Indian government tolerate this behavior from this Desh Drohi?' wrote one Mohit Kamal Rath, a verified X user. This Yatri doctor, aka Navankur, has literally visited villages. The person speaking is practically a walking Mujahedin. He tries tea and constantly mocks India in Pakistan, speaking freely as if his family is inside a Masjid area. How can the Indian government tolerate this… — Mohit Kamal Rath (@mkr4411) May 18, 2025 Another user, Rudhan Sharma, wrote, 'Navankur Chaudhary aka Yatridoctor should be investigated. He recently travelled Pakistan. He continuously makes fun of India.' This NAvankur chaudhary aka Yatri doctor is followed by many pakistanis. He stayed with Pakistanis and seen many times mocking Indians for their financial status etc. attaching some proofs — Rudhan Sharma (@rudhans1) May 17, 2025 Rahul Kumar raised questions about his silence on key issues: 'As the ISI-backed spy network involving travel vloggers is being exposed, #YatriDoctor must also come under the scanner... his patterns are suspicious.' As the #ISI-backed spy network involving travel vloggers is being exposed, #NavankurChaudhary aka #YatriDoctor must also come under the scanner. His silence on #PahalgamAttack, zero words on #OperationSindoor, and mocking of Indians for calling out #Turkey raises serious… — (@Rahulk123d) May 17, 2025 Some also pointed out his alleged close ties to Jyoti Malhotra. '#YatriDoctor also met Danish, a Pakistan High Commission Officer aka ISI, with Jyoti Malhotra at Pakistan High Commission,' alleged one tweet. But it was not all condemnation. Mohit Rath praised another vlogger for setting the right example and claimed Navankur was his friend: 'If you ever visit Pakistan, be like Traveling Mantra, not Jyoti Malhotra or Yatri Doctor... he is also friends with Yatri Doctor, but he is a true nationalist.' If you ever visit Pakistan, be like Traveling Mantra, not #JyotiMalhotra or #YatriDoctor. When a random guy asked him about his religion ''Muslim / Non-Muslim" he instantly replied, 'Hindustan,' showcasing his patriotism for India. By the way, he is also friends with… — Mohit Kamal Rath (@mkr4411) May 18, 2025 Richal offered unconditional support: 'Bohot sare log kuch short clips dekh ke 1 din me apna opinion bna rahe hai lekin mai Navankur bhai ke regularly pichle 3 saal se videos dekh raha hu... Ye innocent hai. Without any doubt. #ISupportYatriDoctor.' Bohot sare log kuch short clips dekh ke 1 din me apna opinion bna rahe hai lekin Mai Navankur bhai ke regularly pichle 3 saal se videos dekh raha hu aur inhe mai ache se janta hu. Ye innocent hai. Without any doubt. #isupportyatridoctor #YatriDoctor — Richal (@018richal) May 18, 2025 'Fake Narrative Being Spread' Navankur has broken his silence through an Instagram video, where he called the allegations against him 'baseless' and part of a 'fake narrative' meant to malign his reputation. He clarified that he has visited Pakistan only once, as part of his goal to travel to all 197 countries. 'Bhai main Pakistan sirf ek baar gaya hoon (I went to Pakistan only once),' he said, addressing the allegations: 'I am proud to be Indian. My family members have served in the armed forces.' He admitted knowing Jyoti Malhotra, but claimed it was only a brief interaction. 'She approached me as a fan. I treated her like a fan. I did not know her personally before that day.' He added that he is not under any official investigation and is ready to fully cooperate with any authorities. Navankur's meteoric rise as a content creator who traveled to 144 countries has now hit a rough patch. Once applauded for his global travel goals, his interactions with Pakistan-based officials and now-arrested Jyoti Malhotra are being re-evaluated through the lens of national security. While no evidence has been made public linking him directly to espionage, the timing of his controversy – just after Malhotra's arrest – has made him a trending name on social media. The Bigger Picture The unfolding narrative now points to a troubling trend – where travel influencers may unwittingly or deliberately fall into diplomatic or intelligence entanglements. With Jyoti Malhotra's case already raising alarm bells, many believe it is time for Indian authorities to look deeper into who gets access to sensitive spaces, and how these relationships unfold. As one user starkly put it: 'After #JyotiMalhotra's expose, serious questions must be asked of these two vloggers: Yatri Doctor and Karl Rock.' After #JyotiMalhotra's expose, serious questions must be asked of these two vloggers: #YatriDoctor – a top-tier supporter of Turkey. #KarlRock – frequent Pakistan traveller, living in India, married to a Congress politician's daughter.#Spy #NationalSecurity — LG (@logicalgabbar) May 17, 2025 The digital courtroom has passed no verdict yet, but in the court of public opinion, the trial has definitely begun.
Mint
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pakistan funding terrorism: Viral journalist Yalda Hakim speaks about interviewing Khawaja Asif, ‘He made it clear…'
Yalda Hakim has spoken about her interaction with Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. The Australian journalist, who works for Sky News, earlier went viral in India because of her interview with the Pakistani minister after the Pahalgam terror attack. On camera, Khawaja Asif blatantly admitted Pakistan's involvement with state-funded terrorism. During an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, Yalda Hakim spoke about the interaction. 'I realised immediately that it was extraordinary. And, I thought maybe he didn't quite process what I was saying. Maybe. I misunderstood him. So I wanted clarity and I pushed him again initially,' she said. 'I sort of couldn't believe what I was hearing. He was saying, 'We did the dirty work of the West, and yes, we have these proxies, and they exist, and this is how it is'.' 'So, I did jolt and I said, 'Well, is that your justification? Are you justifying now that Pakistan has this connection with terrorist groups because we're going back to the Mujahedin, the CIA and the dirty work? So, it's now just part of what Pakistan does'," the Australian journalist said. 'The interview went for about 18 minutes and he didn't back down at any point. He made it clear to me that he understood what I was saying. He was going to say what he was going to say. Pakistan has had the longest history and what has been the underbelly, and the so-called deep state of Pakistan and how they operate,' she added. Yalda Hakim told BeerBiceps about her younger days. She was born in Kabul. Her father had studied architecture in Czechoslovakia but returned to Afghanistan. When the Soviet occupation destabilised the country, he refused to join the military. So, the family, Yalda, her mother and two older siblings, fled Afghanistan at night, travelling on foot and horseback with the help of people smugglers. They faced danger from Mujahideen and aerial bombing. They reached Pakistan, where her mother, a midwife, worked with an Austrian NGO in the Swat Valley. Her father opened an architectural firm in Islamabad. After two years, an architect in Australia sponsored them, and the family moved there. Yalda was around three-and-a-half years old. She grew up in Sydney, became a TV journalist and was later hired by the BBC in London. After over a decade at BBC, she joined Sky News to lead an evening foreign affairs show and continues to travel for her work.
