Indian Agencies Identify Pakistan-Linked Disinformation Campaign Amid Delhi Protests
Indian intelligence and Delhi Police have identified a sophisticated cross-border disinformation campaign originating from Pakistan, targeting recent protests in New Delhi. The operation involved fake social media accounts spreading misleading videos and false reports, including fabricated claims of police violence and casualties. Fact-checks by Indian agencies, including PIB, confirmed that some viral videos were outdated or manipulated. Authorities are monitoring and seeking to shut down these accounts to curb misinformation and maintain public order amid ongoing demonstrations.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (31/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday, republicworld. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
republicworld broke this story on 13 Oct, 07:37 am. Other outlets followed.