Punjab Police Rescue Children in Viral Drug Use Video, Arrest Suspected Supplier
A viral video from Kapurthala, Punjab, shows two young brothers, aged 9 and 12-13, consuming drugs, prompting police action. The boys, from a poor family, were rescued and admitted to hospitals and a de-addiction centre. Police arrested Paramjit Singh, accused of supplying drugs and filming the children. Authorities are investigating the supply chain and assessing the children's health through medical tests. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about drug access among minors in Punjab and efforts to address the crisis.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (36/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatoday, timesnow, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 22 Oct, 01:56 pm. Other outlets followed.