Kempegowda Airport Reports Rise in Ganja and Cigarette Seizures in First Half of FY27
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru saw significant increases in ganja and cigarette seizures during the first half of FY27. Ganja seizures nearly tripled to 976.85 kg, with 108 cases and 129 arrests, mostly involving consignments from Southeast Asia. Cigarette seizures rose 57%, with 88 lakh sticks seized, many suspected counterfeit and often imported from Southeast and West Asia. Customs officials attribute interceptions to profiling and note legal frameworks governing these contraband items.
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 (48/100). Lens Score 50/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 21 Oct, 08:12 pm. Other outlets followed.
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