DRI Seizes 8.3 kg Gold Worth Rs 12.37 Crore Along Indo-Bangladesh Border
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized approximately 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at Rs 12.37 crore near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar District. On October 5, four individuals traveling on two motorcycles were intercepted, and 72 gold biscuits concealed in cloth waist belts were recovered. All four suspects were arrested in connection with the smuggling operation, according to a finance ministry statement.
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 neutral (50/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 6 Oct, 04:00 pm. Other outlets followed.
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