1 hour agoCrime
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7 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsDelhi Police Arrest Six Members of Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba Gang with Illegal Firearms
Delhi Police's Crime Branch arrested six active members and sharpshooters linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang, recovering 10 illegal firearms including pistols and a rifle. The accused, operating mainly in the trans-Yamuna region, were allegedly planning attacks on rival gangs and involved in extortion and illegal betting. Rashid Cablewala is believed to be coordinating from Dubai, while Hashim Baba remains in Tihar Jail. Police continue investigations to trace other operatives and weapon suppliers.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
33%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles predominantly present law enforcement perspectives, focusing on police actions against organized crime without political framing. Coverage includes official statements and factual reporting on arrests and recovered weapons. There is minimal political commentary or partisan viewpoints, reflecting a primarily crime and public safety angle across sources.
Sentiment — Negative (33/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to serious, emphasizing law enforcement success in curbing criminal activities. While the reports highlight the gang's alleged violent and illegal actions, the language remains factual and restrained, avoiding sensationalism. The sentiment reflects concern over crime but focuses on police efforts and ongoing investigations.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| hindustantimes | Delhi: Six members of Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang held with cache of firearms, ammo | Center | Negative |
| news18 | Six active members, shooters of Hashim Baba-Rashid Cablewala gang arrested | Center | Neutral |
| thetribune | Six Hashim Baba, Rashid Cabalewala gang members held by Delhi Police - The Tribune | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 11 May, 06:51 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1thetribune11 May, 06:51 amSix Hashim Baba, Rashid Cabalewala gang members held by Delhi Police - The Tribune
- 2news1811 May, 09:03 amSix active members, shooters of Hashim Baba-Rashid Cablewala gang arrested
- 3hindustantimes11 May, 10:45 amDelhi: Six members of Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang held with cache of firearms, ammo
Lens Score breakdown
39/100
Public interest16/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
New Delhi Range, Special Cell, Delhi PoliceDelhi Police Crime BranchPS Special Cell
Enforcement
New Delhi Range, Special Cell, Delhi PoliceCrime BranchDelhi PoliceDelhi Police Crime Branch
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 11 May 2026
- Key entities
- ExtortionCriminal investigation departmentCartridge (firearms)GangsterDelhiTihar JailPistolDelhi PoliceNew DelhiGangAdmir TeliRifle
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