Suryapet YouTuber Bayya Sunny Yadav arrested by NIA following motorcycle trip to Pak
Yadav’s recent motorcycle trip to Pakistan, which he documented on his YouTube channel, raised national security concerns
Suryapet: Bayya Sunny Yadav, a Telugu YouTuber and travel vlogger from Suryapet was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Chennai International Airport on Thursday night. The arrest was made in connection with his Pakistan trip and espionage concerns, according to officials.
Yadav’s recent motorcycle trip to Pakistan, which he documented on his YouTube channel, raised national security concerns. The NIA is investigating whether he engaged in any suspicious activities or shared sensitive information during his visit, especially amidst heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
This probe launched against him was part of the NIA’s post ‘Operation Sindoor’, focused on espionage issues. NIA has so far arrested 11 individuals across states like Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan for alleged espionage-related activities. Yadav’s digital devices have been seized for forensic analysis to examine the nature and intent of his trip.
Prior to his Pakistan trip, Yadav was allegedly involved in a case related to promotion of illegal betting applications on his YouTube channel. Multiple FIRs were filed against him in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including a case registered on March 5, 2025, at Nuthankal Police Station in Suryapet. A lookout circular was issued, and search operations were launched to trace him while he was abroad.
