Karnataka Woman Arrested for Alleged Black Magic Ritual Inside Courtroom
A 65-year-old woman named Manjula was arrested in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur after CCTV footage showed her performing a black magic ritual inside a courtroom. She allegedly sprinkled white mustard seeds on the judge's chair, reportedly to influence a pending civil case involving her family. Following a complaint by court officials, police registered a case under the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act, 2017. Manjula was remanded to 14 days judicial custody, and investigations continue.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 47/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward account focusing on the incident and legal actions without political framing. They include official statements from police and court authorities, emphasizing procedural details. There is no evident partisan perspective; coverage centers on the unusual nature of the event and the application of the Karnataka Black Magic Act, reflecting a neutral, fact-based approach.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to slightly serious, reflecting concern over the unusual courtroom incident. The coverage avoids sensationalism, focusing on factual reporting of the arrest, legal provisions invoked, and ongoing investigations. There is no overtly positive or negative sentiment toward the accused or authorities, maintaining an objective narrative.
How 4 sources covered this story
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