ASI Arrested After Firing Over Land Dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly opened fire during a land dispute, killing one man and injuring three others. The deceased, Deepak Mohbe (also reported as Deepak Ahirwar), had been negotiating to buy land from a widow, Gulabbai Sharma, while the ASI was accused of encroaching on the adjoining plot. The ASI, Dilip Kumbhkar, was arrested, and a case of murder and attempt to murder has been registered. Police are investigating the incident and circumstances surrounding the firing.
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 58/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 17 Aug, 12:32 am. Other outlets followed.