Chhattisgarh Couple Found Hacked to Death; Elder Son Suspected
In Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, a couple, Hiradhar and Gulabi Yadav, were found hacked to death at their home with severe head injuries, reportedly inflicted by an axe. Their bodies were stuffed in sacks and discovered by their younger son after the door was found locked. The elder son, Jadu Yadav, who lived with them, is the prime suspect and is currently missing. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (20–30/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 18 Aug, 02:46 am. Other outlets followed.
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