Punjab Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Heroin and Arms Seizures Near Amritsar
Punjab Police arrested multiple individuals in separate operations involving heroin and illegal arms near Amritsar and Himachal Pradesh. One woman from Amritsar was held with 34.5 grams of heroin, facing seven NDPS Act cases. Separately, three people linked to foreign smugglers were arrested with over 10 kg of heroin and two assault rifles near the India-Pakistan border, using a guava orchard as a drone landing site. Investigations continue to uncover broader trafficking networks.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, thehindu, news18, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 28 Sept, 08:33 pm. Other outlets followed.