Police Seize Rs 40 Crore Worth of Narcotics in Guwahati, Two Arrested
Police in Guwahati seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 39.4-40 crore from a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminal, arresting two men. The haul included around 1.4-1.5 lakh YABA tablets and heroin concealed in soap cases and a hidden compartment. Authorities are investigating the origin, destination, and wider trafficking network, with officials noting the drugs likely moved from Manipur through Assam. The operation was praised by Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as a step to combat drug abuse and protect youth.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 60%, Right 40%). Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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 (48–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 13 Aug, 11:20 am. Other outlets followed.