Pakistan-Backed Terror Plot Busted by Delhi Police

Delhi Police's Special Cell foiled a major terror plot linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), arresting eight suspects, mostly Bangladeshi nationals.

21 Feb, 12:07 — 22 Feb, 11:52

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights ongoing cross-border terrorism threats against India, specifically from Pakistan-backed groups like LeT. It underscores the continuous efforts by Indian law enforcement to counter such plots and maintain national security.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on a terror plot linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that was foiled by Delhi Police. NDTV focuses on the specifics of the police operation and arrests, while Hindustan Times broadens the scope by mentioning IED discoveries in other regions, suggesting a wider threat.

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ndtvcentercenter-righturgenthighlights police success, details terror plot

hindustan-timescentercenter-rightcautiousbroadens threat, links to national security concerns

Coverage leans: center-right

The coverage leans center-right by emphasizing the police's success in countering a Pakistan-backed threat and linking it to broader national security concerns, aligning with official narratives.

What sources agree on

Delhi Police foiled a terror plot.
The terror plot is linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Where they diverge

Scope of the terror threat and related incidents

ndtv

Focuses solely on the Delhi plot and its successful bust, detailing the police operation.

hindustan-times

Connects the Delhi plot input to IED discoveries in Punjab and Kashmir, raising broader security concerns.

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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Delhi Police's Special Cell foiled a major terrorist plot.

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The terror module is linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

agreed·ndtvhindustan-times

Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the plot.

Coverage gaps

Specific items recovered (SIMs, phones) and the duration of the police operation.

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Missinghindustan-times

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Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general 'plot input' and related security concerns to a specific, detailed account of a successful police operation.

Initial Plot Input and Broader ContextFeb 21 morning

Reports emerge about a Lashkar plot input for Delhi, alongside unrelated IED discoveries in other regions, raising general security concerns.

Details of the Bust EmergeFeb 22 morning

Specific details are reported on how Delhi Police's Special Cell successfully foiled the terror plot, including arrests and recovered items.

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ndtv

16 SIMs, 8 Phones, 1 Deadly Plot: How Pak-Backed Terror Plot Was Busted

hindustan-times

IEDs found in Punjab, Kashmir amid Lashkar plot input for Delhi

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Key entities

Delhi Policefoiled terror plot Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)Pakistan-backed terror group Pakistanalleged backer of terror plot PunjabIEDs found KashmirIEDs found

Coverage Timeline

First report: hindustan-times · 21 Feb, 12:07|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 24h|Window: 24h

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hindustan-times21 Feb, 12:07First to report

IEDs found in Punjab, Kashmir amid Lashkar plot input for Delhi

24h later

ndtv22 Feb, 11:52Latest update

16 SIMs, 8 Phones, 1 Deadly Plot: How Pak-Backed Terror Plot Was Busted

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ndtv8h ago

16 SIMs, 8 Phones, 1 Deadly Plot: How Pak-Backed Terror Plot Was Busted

The Delhi Police's Special Cell foiled a major terrorist plot in an operation that lasted 10 days. They busted a terror module linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and arrested eight suspects. Seven of them are Bangladeshi nationals.

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hindustan-times1d ago

IEDs found in Punjab, Kashmir amid Lashkar plot input for Delhi

While authorities have not linked the IED recovery to the terror plot warning, the timing of the incidents has raised concern.

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Pakistan-Backed Terror Plot Busted by Delhi Police

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Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

16 SIMs, 8 Phones, 1 Deadly Plot: How Pak-Backed Terror Plot Was Busted

IEDs found in Punjab, Kashmir amid Lashkar plot input for Delhi

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

IEDs found in Punjab, Kashmir amid Lashkar plot input for Delhi

16 SIMs, 8 Phones, 1 Deadly Plot: How Pak-Backed Terror Plot Was Busted

Read at source (2 outlets)

16 SIMs, 8 Phones, 1 Deadly Plot: How Pak-Backed Terror Plot Was Busted

IEDs found in Punjab, Kashmir amid Lashkar plot input for Delhi

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