NIA Arrests Alleged Mastermind in Kerala Illegal Explosives Seizure Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested T.A. Harris, identified as the alleged mastermind in the illegal explosives case linked to the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators from a hollow bricks factory in Malappuram, Kerala, in February 2026. The NIA took over the investigation due to national security concerns, conducting searches across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Ten arrests have been made so far, including three in Karnataka, as the probe into the conspiracy and illegal procurement continues.
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 54/100.
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 (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 Aug, 05:16 am. Other outlets followed.
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