Meerut Woman Seeks Custody, Alleges Ex-Husband Encouraged Son to Smoke for Videos
In Meerut, a woman named Gazala has accused her ex-husband Kaleem of encouraging their eight-year-old son to smoke cigarettes and recording videos of the child for social media. Gazala alleges the child, who lives with Kaleem post-divorce, is in bad company and neglected, with concerns over his education and safety. She has sought custody and police intervention. Authorities confirmed the child appears smoking alone in the videos, and an inquiry is ongoing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 45/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward report focusing on a family dispute and child welfare concerns without political framing. Both sources rely on police statements and the complainant's allegations, maintaining a neutral tone. There is no evident political perspective or partisan commentary influencing the coverage.
The tone across the articles is primarily serious and concerned, reflecting the sensitive nature of child welfare and alleged abuse. The coverage is factual and restrained, avoiding sensationalism while highlighting the ongoing investigation and the mother's allegations.
How 2 sources covered this story
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