14-Year-Old Boy Dragged Under Car in Kanpur; Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene
In Kanpur's Kalyanpur area, a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck and dragged approximately 20-25 meters under a car before the driver stopped and fled. CCTV footage shows the vehicle running over and trapping the boy beneath it. The injured child, son of local resident Sandeep Tiwari, was taken to hospital for treatment. Police arrested the alleged driver, Ashish Diwakar, and are investigating the incident, including claims of possible deliberate harm.
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 negative (33/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 14 Aug, 08:12 am. Other outlets followed.