Fifth Suspect Arrested in 2024 Hemachandran Abduction and Murder Case
Police arrested Liba Makkepeyal Kunnath, the fifth suspect in the 2024 abduction and murder of Kozhikode businessman Hemachandran, at Calicut International Airport after a lookout notice. Hemachandran was reportedly lured, abducted near Kozhikode Medical College, and killed, with his body found in Cherambadi forest, Tamil Nadu. DNA tests confirmed his identity. Five other suspects, including prime accused Noushad, are in judicial custody. Police have filed chargesheets against all accused and will seek Liba's custody for questioning.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (26/100). Lens Score 42/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward law enforcement perspective focusing on the arrest and investigation details without political framing. Both sources emphasize police actions and judicial processes, with no evident partisan viewpoints or political commentary. The coverage centers on factual reporting of the case developments and suspects involved.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, concentrating on the procedural aspects of the investigation and arrests. There is no emotional language or sensationalism; instead, the coverage maintains a professional and restrained approach to reporting the crime and subsequent police actions.
How 2 sources covered this story
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