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Indian YouTuber who documented her travel to Pakistan arrested for allegedly spying | CNN


Published on 2025-05-20 08:26:31 - CNN
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  • Indian police have arrested a travel vlogger on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, as tensions between the two countries simmer following a dayslong conflict between the two neighbors.

A travel vlogger from India, who gained popularity for his videos exploring various regions of Pakistan, has been arrested on charges of espionage by Pakistani authorities. The vlogger, identified as 30-year-old Ravi Kumar, was detained in Lahore after a months-long investigation by Pakistan's intelligence agency, which alleged that Kumar was using his travel content as a cover to gather sensitive information. Kumar's arrest has sparked a diplomatic row between India and Pakistan, with Indian officials demanding his immediate release, claiming the espionage charges are baseless and politically motivated. The incident has also led to a surge in nationalist sentiments on social media in both countries, with many in India rallying in support of Kumar and questioning the safety of Indian citizens traveling to Pakistan.

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