UP ATS Arrests Two Youths for Alleged ISI-Linked Terror Plot Targeting Police
6 hours agoCrime
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6 SourcesUttar Pradesh, India
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UP ATS Arrests Two Youths for Alleged ISI-Linked Terror Plot Targeting Police

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two youths, Krishna Mishra (20) from Kushinagar and Daniyal Ashraf (23) from Barabanki, for allegedly plotting terror attacks on police stations and sensitive institutions. The ATS stated the suspects were recruited and radicalised by Pakistan-based handlers linked to the ISI, including gangster Shahzad Bhatti, via social media platforms like Instagram. Evidence includes communications, video calls, and location-sharing. Investigations are ongoing to identify further network members.

Political Bias
10%68%22%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 6 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 7 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 6 sources
● Left 10%● Center 68%● Right 22%

The articles predominantly present the official perspective of the Uttar Pradesh ATS and government sources, emphasizing alleged links to Pakistan's ISI and associated gangsters. Opposition or alternative viewpoints are absent, reflecting a focus on security and counterterrorism narratives. The coverage frames the story within national security concerns without exploring broader geopolitical or community perspectives.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The overall tone across the articles is serious and factual, focusing on law enforcement actions and security threats. The sentiment is largely neutral to cautious, highlighting the arrests and ongoing investigations without sensationalizing or expressing overt alarm. The language maintains a professional tone, emphasizing evidence and official statements.

How 6 sources covered this story

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

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
opindiaUP ATS arrests 2 men for Pakistan-linked terror plotRightNeutral
news18Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests two for links with ISI, Pakistan-based gangsterCenterNegative
timesnowUP ATS Arrests Two Suspected Terrorists Working for ISI-linked Pakistani GangstersCenterNeutral
indiatvnewsUttar Pradesh ATS arrests two for ISI links, plot to carry out terror attacksCenterNegative
indianexpressUP ATS arrests two men 'recruited by Pakistani ISI agents to plan terror attacks'CenterNegative
hindustantimesUP ATS arrests two for alleged ISI-linked plot to target policeCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 6 May, 03:57 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes6 May, 03:57 pm
    UP ATS arrests two for alleged ISI-linked plot to target police
  2. 2
    indianexpress6 May, 05:16 pm
    UP ATS arrests two men 'recruited by Pakistani ISI agents to plan terror attacks'
  3. 3
    indiatvnews6 May, 05:38 pm
    Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests two for ISI links, plot to carry out terror attacks
  4. 4
    timesnow7 May, 01:18 am
    UP ATS Arrests Two Suspected Terrorists Working for ISI-linked Pakistani Gangsters
  5. 5
    news187 May, 01:22 am
    Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests two for links with ISI, Pakistan-based gangster
  6. 6
    opindia7 May, 05:48 am
    UP ATS arrests 2 men for Pakistan-linked terror plot

Lens Score breakdown

42/100
Public interest16/100
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 Special CellDGP HeadquartersUttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism SquadUttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad
Enforcement
Delhi Police Special CellUttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism SquadUttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Uttar Pradesh, India
Sources analysed
6
Last analysed
7 May 2026
Key entities
GangsterKrishnaUttar PradeshPakistanBarabanki districtAnti-Terrorism SquadSocial mediaIndiaJatsClandestine cell systemInstagramInter-Services Intelligence