Two POCSO-Accused Inmates Escape Srinagar Central Jail; Manhunt Underway
Two inmates charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act escaped from Srinagar Central Jail on August 23 by scaling the prison's front wall. The escapees, Farman Khan from Rajasthan and Mukhtar Ahmed Gujjar from Anantnag district, were lodged in connection with separate POCSO cases. Authorities launched a massive manhunt, issued lookout notices, and announced rewards for information leading to their arrest. Security personnel and public cooperation are involved in ongoing efforts to recapture them.
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 (41/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 23 Aug, 09:43 pm. Other outlets followed.