Telangana EAGLE Force Busts International Hydroponic Cannabis Smuggling Syndicate
Telangana's EAGLE Force dismantled an international syndicate smuggling hydroponic cannabis from Thailand to India, arresting 17 individuals including kingpin Hemang Keluskar. The network operated across multiple states, recruiting carriers to transport drugs via airports. Investigations revealed the Keluskar brothers established operations in Thailand in 2023, leveraging prior smuggling experience and underworld connections. Seizures included over 25 kg of cannabis valued in crores, with carriers mainly from Gujarat and Telangana.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 52/100 — moderate public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a law enforcement perspective focusing on the crackdown by Telangana's EAGLE Force, highlighting arrests and operational details without political commentary. Both sources emphasize the criminal network and its leaders, with no evident partisan framing. The coverage centers on official statements and investigative findings, reflecting a neutral stance on the issue.
The tone across the articles is factual and neutral, concentrating on the successful police operation and arrests. While the narrative involves criminal activity, the language remains descriptive without sensationalism or emotive expressions. The coverage balances reporting on the syndicate's scope and law enforcement efforts, resulting in an overall informative and restrained sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
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