Assam Police Arrest Three Suspected Members of Pakistan-Based Shahzad Bhatti Network
Assam Police's Special Task Force arrested three alleged operatives linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network during a coordinated operation in Dhubri, Chirang, and Barpeta districts. The network is accused of involvement in recruitment, online radicalisation, espionage, illegal arms procurement, and establishing sleeper cells across India. Investigators seized mobile phones, SIM cards, identity documents, and bank materials. The network reportedly operates under Pakistan's ISI direction and maintains ties with several extremist groups. Further investigations are ongoing.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: northeastnow, ndtv, thetribune, theassamtribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 25 Jul, 08:31 am. Other outlets followed.