DRI Seizes 4.9 kg Cocaine Worth Rs 24.5 Crore at Hyderabad Airport
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Hyderabad seized 4.9 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 24.5 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Doha at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on September 29. The cocaine was concealed in 207 light-yellow capsules hidden inside seven tubes of dark chocolates. The substance tested positive using a Narcotic Drug Detection Kit. The passenger was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and investigations are ongoing.
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 45/100.
Outlets measured: news18, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 30 Sept, 01:37 pm. Other outlets followed.
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