UP Minister's Son Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud in Gorakhpur; Fake Account Opened Using His Number
Dr. Amit Kumar Nishad, son of Uttar Pradesh minister Dr. Sanjay Nishad, was a victim of cyber fraud in Gorakhpur. Scammers allegedly used his phone number to open a fake bank account and UPI ID, diverting Rs. 50,000 intended for him to this fraudulent account. The accused, identified as Samreen Ali, reportedly opened the account in Delhi. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating with the cyber cell to apprehend the culprits.
First-hand measurement across 1 source
We measured how 1 outlet covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 33%, Centre 34%, Right 33%). Overall sentiment is negative (35/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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AI Analysis
All 1 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 (35–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- financial irregularity
This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.