Man Arrested for Hoax Bomb Threat on Train in Kerala's Kasaragod
A 42-year-old man named Ratheesh PV was arrested in Kasaragod, Kerala, after making a hoax bomb threat about a train passing through Kanhangad. The false claim was received via emergency number 112, prompting police and railway authorities to search trains overnight. Police traced the call to Ratheesh in Mavungal and took him into custody. During questioning, he said he relayed information from two women. A case was registered under relevant legal provisions.
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 49/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, 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 13 Aug, 10:17 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1813 Aug, 10:17 amMan arrested for hoax bomb call targeting train in Kerala
- 2thehindu13 Aug, 02:48 pmOne held over hoax bomb threat to train in Kerala's Kasaragod
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- public safety issue
This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Kasaragod, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 13 Aug 2026
- Key entities
- KeralaKanhangadHosdurg talukKasaragod districtKerala PolicePress Trust of IndiaKasaragodMavungalDeputy superintendent of policeInspectorInfosys