UP ATS Seeks Google’s Help to Block 20 Lakh Fake Email Accounts Linked to Bomb Threats
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 24-year-old Ankit Shankhwar from Kanpur for allegedly creating over 20 lakh fake Gmail accounts using fictitious identities. These accounts were reportedly sold to buyers in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries in exchange for cryptocurrency. Some accounts were used to send bomb threats to schools in Delhi-NCR, a Punjabi singer's show, and a Bollywood actor's residence. The ATS has requested Google to block these accounts to prevent misuse and is preparing to seek further custody based on new evidence.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (48/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 13 Nov, 11:35 pm. Other outlets followed.