Two Chembur Men Arrested for Alleged Wildlife Hunting Attempt in Raigad Forest
Two men from Chembur, Mumbai, Crescent Lucas D'Mello (59) and Graffil Crescent D'Mello (23), were arrested near Takka Adivasi Wadi in Raigad district on October 24 for allegedly attempting to hunt wild animals. Police seized two rifles, 104 live cartridges, meat-cutting tools, and their SUV during a patrol. A case was registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities have urged the public to report illegal wildlife hunting or firearm possession.
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 47/100.
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 (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 25 Oct, 01:22 pm. Other outlets followed.