Newborn Sold in Bihar for Rs 4.5 Lakh; Five Arrested Including Parents and Intermediaries
In Bihar's Motihari, a newborn was allegedly sold for Rs 4.5 lakh, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including the child's parents, the buyer, and two intermediaries. The case surfaced due to a dispute over the money distribution, with intermediaries reportedly keeping a portion as brokerage. The baby was safely recovered and remains with the mother. Authorities have registered an FIR under the Juvenile Justice Act and human trafficking laws, and investigations are ongoing to determine motives and possible further involvement.
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 negative (28/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 25 Aug, 11:01 am. Other outlets followed.