Rajkot Vegetable Vendor Arrested for Printing Fake Rs 100 and Rs 500 Notes
A vegetable vendor in Rajkot, Gujarat, Kishan Solanki, was arrested for printing counterfeit Rs 100 and Rs 500 notes after learning the process from an Instagram reel and receiving further instructions via Telegram. Police seized over 200 fake notes and printing equipment valued at Rs 65,500 during a raid. Solanki reportedly circulated around 40 fake Rs 100 notes in small transactions. Authorities are investigating the trainer who allegedly provided the counterfeit currency printing guidance.
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 43/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, indiatoday. 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
indiatoday broke this story on 30 Sept, 06:25 pm. Other outlets followed.