Investigation Uncovers Alleged Pakistan-Linked Digital Operation Recruiting Indian Youth
An investigation by CNN-News18 reveals an alleged covert digital operation, termed 'Ground Wire,' linked to Pakistan's military intelligence. The operation reportedly recruits unemployed young Indians, mainly journalism graduates and vloggers, through social media and peer networks to produce and spread anti-India narratives online. Recruitment involves offers of monthly payments and uses a fake news platform, Bharat Bytes News, across multiple digital channels. The strategy signifies a shift towards digital narrative warfare with Pakistan-based handlers controlling content themes and scripts.
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 negative (26/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 16 Sept, 08:04 am. Other outlets followed.