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Delhi Police Arrest Hashim Baba Gang Member After Shootout Near Shastri Park

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Delhi Police Arrest Hashim Baba Gang Member After Shootout Near Shastri Park

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 9 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Delhi, India·Crime
Delhi Police Arrest Hashim Baba Gang Member After Shootout Near Shastri ParkPreviousNext

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Amir alias Salim, a key associate of gangster Hashim Baba, following a shootout near Shastri Park Metro Depot. Wanted for a double murder in Shahdara on Diwali night two years ago, Amir opened fire on officers and was injured in self-defence before being taken into custody. He has a history of multiple criminal cases. Police recovered a pistol and ammunition, and investigations into his gang activities continue.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 47/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
45%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 9 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a law enforcement perspective focusing on police actions and criminal background without political commentary. Coverage centers on crime and public safety, with no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. Both sources emphasize police procedures and ongoing investigations, reflecting a neutral stance on the incident.

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

The tone across the articles is factual and serious, highlighting a violent crime and police response. While the narrative includes details of a shootout and criminal history, it remains neutral without sensationalizing or expressing approval or condemnation. The sentiment is primarily informative with a focus on law enforcement success.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatvnewsDelhi 'half encounter': Hashim Baba gang shooter, accused in Shahdara double murder, nabbed by crime branch - India TV NewsCenterNeutral
news18Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests Hasim Baba gang member after a shootoutCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 9 Jun, 03:45 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news189 Jun, 03:45 am
    Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests Hasim Baba gang member after a shootout
  2. 2
    indiatvnews9 Jun, 04:12 am
    Delhi 'half encounter': Hashim Baba gang shooter, accused in Shahdara double murder, nabbed by crime branch - India TV News

Lens Score breakdown

47/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • public safety issue

    This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Delhi Police Crime Branch
Enforcement
Head Constable ManojDelhi Crime BranchInspector ManDeputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sanjeev YadavDelhi Police Crime BranchDelhi PolicePolice Station Shastri ParkInspector Sundar Gautam

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Delhi, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
9 Jun 2026
Key entities
Shastri ParkMurderRapid transitDelhiDiwaliShahdara districtSuperintendent of police (India)YadavInformantDelhi CrimeHead constableCriminal investigation department