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Two Arrested for Installing CCTV Camera Transmitting Military Movements Near Bathinda

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Two Arrested for Installing CCTV Camera Transmitting Military Movements Near Bathinda

Analysed 15 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Bathinda, India·Politics
Two Arrested for Installing CCTV Camera Transmitting Military Movements Near BathindaPreviousNext

Authorities uncovered a covert surveillance operation near Bathinda's military station, Asia's largest, involving a solar-powered CCTV camera transmitting live footage to handlers in Pakistan and Canada. Two men from Amritsar district, Ashok Singh and Akashdeep Singh, were arrested for installing the camera, which monitored military and police movements for about three months. Investigations are ongoing to identify additional accomplices and check for similar surveillance near other strategic locations in Punjab and Rajasthan. Cases were filed under the Official Secrets Act and related laws.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 90%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
5%90%5%
Sentiment
30%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 15 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 90%● Right 5%

The articles present a security-focused narrative emphasizing the breach near a key military installation, reflecting concerns about national security. Both sources highlight official statements and investigative actions without partisan framing. The coverage centers on law enforcement and counter-intelligence efforts, representing government perspectives while noting ongoing investigations, with no evident political bias or opposition viewpoints.

Sentiment — Negative (30/100)

The tone across the articles is serious and factual, focusing on the security breach and arrests without sensationalism. The sentiment is predominantly neutral to cautious, reflecting concern over espionage activities but emphasizing investigative progress and law enforcement response. There is no overtly positive or negative emotional language, maintaining a professional and informative tone.

How 2 sources covered this story

Reviewed byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· Edited byOjas Kale
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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesTwo Ajnala men arrested for spying on Bathinda military stationCenterNegative
thetribuneSecurity breach near Asia's largest military station in Bathinda: CCTV camera transmitting footage to Pakistan, Canada - The TribuneCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 15 Jun, 08:54 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune15 Jun, 08:54 am
    Security breach near Asia's largest military station in Bathinda: CCTV camera transmitting footage to Pakistan, Canada - The Tribune
  2. 2
    hindustantimes15 Jun, 09:43 am
    Two Ajnala men arrested for spying on Bathinda military station

Lens Score breakdown

41/100
Public interest16/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Bathinda PoliceCounter-Intelligence WingCounter Intelligence UnitsCIA Staff
Enforcement
Bathinda PoliceCounter-Intelligence WingThermal Police

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Bathinda, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
15 Jun 2026
Key entities
Closed-circuit televisionBathindaPakistanCanadaCounterintelligenceSurveillanceAmritsar districtSIM cardSolar powerAkashdeep SinghOfficial Secrets ActIndian Army