Delhi Customs Destroys 165 Kg of Seized Narcotics Worth Rs 515 Crore
Delhi Customs destroyed approximately 165 kg of seized narcotics, including 140 kg of hydroponic weed and 25 kg of cocaine, valued at around Rs 515 crore at an incineration facility in Delhi. The operation followed prescribed legal procedures and was overseen by senior Customs officials. Between April and September 2025, Delhi Customs seized about 611 kg of narcotics in 89 cases at Indira Gandhi International Airport, arresting 109 alleged traffickers. The disposal supports efforts against drug trafficking and abuse.
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 (56/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 7 Oct, 05:05 pm. Other outlets followed.
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