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14 SourcesUttar Pradesh, India
thebalanced.newsUP ATS Arrests Two Suspects Linked to ISI-Backed Terror Plot in Noida
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two men, Tushar Chauhan alias Hizbullah Ali Khan (20) from Meerut and Sameer Khan (20) from Delhi, in Noida for allegedly working with Pakistani gangsters and the ISI. The duo reportedly used social media platforms like Instagram to radicalise Indian youth, form sleeper cells, and plan attacks including grenade assaults and targeted killings. Investigations revealed connections to Pakistani handlers Shahzad Bhatti and Abid Jatt, with recovered weapons and ongoing legal proceedings under anti-terror laws.
Political Bias
10%63%27%
Sentiment
35%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 14 sources
● Left 10%● Center 63%● Right 27%
The article group predominantly reflects a security-focused perspective emphasizing counterterrorism efforts by Indian authorities. Sources highlight alleged links between the suspects and Pakistan's ISI, framing the narrative around national security and cross-border threats. While the coverage centers on official statements and law enforcement actions, it includes details on radicalisation methods and legal processes without overt political commentary or partisan framing.
Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)
The overall tone across the articles is serious and factual, focusing on the prevention of a terror plot and law enforcement success. The sentiment is largely neutral to cautious, emphasizing security concerns and investigative developments without sensationalism. There is limited emotional language, maintaining a professional tone appropriate for reporting on terrorism-related arrests and ongoing investigations.
How 14 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 23 Apr, 05:13 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow23 Apr, 05:13 pmUP ATS Busts ISI-Linked Module, Two Held, Terror Plot Foiled
- 2hindustantimes23 Apr, 05:19 pmUP ATS arrests two suspects linked to ISI-backed module
- 3indiatvnews23 Apr, 05:31 pmUP ATS arrests two operatives linked to Pakistani gangster, ISI-backed terror plot
- 4indiatoday23 Apr, 06:28 pm2 arrested in Noida in connection with terror plot backed by Pak spy agency
- 5news1823 Apr, 06:38 pmTwo held in UP for allegedly working for Pakistani criminals, ISI
- 6timesnow24 Apr, 01:20 amTwo Terrorists Working for Pakistani Gangsters, ISI Arrested in Noida by UP ATS
- 7economictimes24 Apr, 01:24 amTwo men working for Pakistani gangsters and ISI arrested by the UP-ATS
- 8news1824 Apr, 02:08 amUP-ATS Arrests Two Over Alleged Terror Plot Linked to Pakistan's ISI
- 9mint24 Apr, 02:13 amUP Anti-Terror Squad arrests two linked to Pakistan-based ISI; used social media to radicalise youth Today News
- 10english24 Apr, 02:46 amUP Anti-Terror Squad Arrests 2 Linked To Pak-Based ISI From Noida
Lens Score breakdown
34/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Accountability flags
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- public safety issue
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Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism SquadATS police station in Lucknow
Enforcement
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Sources analysed
- 14
- Last analysed
- 24 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- PakistanAnti-Terrorism SquadHezbollahIndiaDelhiMeerutInter-Services IntelligenceJatsUttar PradeshNoidaUnlawful Activities (Prevention) ActPistol
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