2 hours agoCrime
43LENS
2 SourcesBangalore, India
thebalanced.newsThree Arrested in Bengaluru for Attempted Sale of Deer Antlers Worth 10 Lakh
On May 9, Bengaluru police arrested three individuals—Murali, Manjunath, and Kariyappa—for attempting to sell a deer antler near a college in Chikkabanavara. The antler, valued at around 10 lakh rupees, was seized during a raid by the Central Crime Branch and local police under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (2022 Amendment). One accused was placed in police custody for seven days, while the others were sent to judicial custody. Investigations continue, with a prime suspect still at large.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
35%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward law enforcement perspective without political framing. Both sources focus on police actions and legal procedures, reflecting official viewpoints. There is no evident political commentary or partisan interpretation, maintaining a neutral stance centered on the incident and investigation.
Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)
The tone across the articles is factual and neutral, emphasizing the arrest and legal process without emotional language. Coverage is focused on reporting the event and ongoing investigation, with no positive or negative sentiment toward the accused or authorities, resulting in balanced and objective reporting.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thehindu | Three arrested for selling deer antlers worth 10 lakh | Center | Negative |
| news18 | Three people arrested for selling deer antlers in Bengaluru | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 May, 10:55 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1812 May, 10:55 amThree people arrested for selling deer antlers in Bengaluru
- 2thehindu12 May, 01:31 pmThree arrested for selling deer antlers worth 10 lakh
Lens Score breakdown
43/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Enforcement
Organised Crime Wing (East)Central Crime BranchPolice Inspector Suresh P.Chikkabanavara Police StationOrganised Crime Wing (East) of the CCB
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- ChikkabanavaraAntlerWingWild Life (Protection) Act, 1972DeerLakhCriminal investigation departmentInspectorInterrogationBangalorePress Trust of IndiaAsian Development Bank
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