Odisha Court Sentences 12 to Life Imprisonment in Witchcraft-Related Double Murder
An Odisha court sentenced 12 individuals to life imprisonment and imposed a Rs 10,000 fine each for the 2021 murder of Luka Dalabehera and his son Anuka, who were killed on suspicion of practicing witchcraft. The Additional Sessions Court in Paralakhemundi convicted the accused after examining 23 witnesses and various evidence. The court ordered that the convicts' prior detention period be counted toward their sentences and stipulated additional imprisonment if fines remain unpaid.
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 (48/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 17 Sept, 04:32 pm. Other outlets followed.
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