Bayya Sunny Yadav, a YouTuber from Suryapet, Telangana, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday, May 29, at Chennai airport for allegedly travelling to Pakistan without clearance, triggering concerns over potential breaches of national security.
Yadav had embarked on a solo motorcycle trip to Pakistan two months ago, which he extensively documented on his YouTube channel. His content, which featured footage near sensitive border areas, raised red flags for intelligence agencies, particularly at a time of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.
The NIA is probing whether Yadav engaged in any suspicious activities or shared sensitive information during his stay in Pakistan. As part of the investigation, the agency has seized his digital devices for forensic analysis to determine the nature and intent of his travel.
Authorities are also examining Yadav’s prior involvement in a separate case, where he allegedly promoted illegal online betting applications on his social media platforms. Multiple FIRs have been filed against him in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A case was registered on March 5, 2025, at the Nuthankal Police Station in Suryapet, following which a lookout circular was issued to track him during his stay abroad.
The arrest is part of a broader post-Operation Sindoor crackdown by Indian security agencies on individuals suspected of engaging in cross-border espionage or activities that compromise national security. Further investigation is underway to assess any deeper connections or violations stemming from Yadav’s Pakistan visit.
