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Chhattisgarh Shopkeeper Arrested for Alleged Poisoning of Eight Men Over Months

Analysed 23 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Chhattisgarh, India·Crime
Chhattisgarh Shopkeeper Arrested for Alleged Poisoning of Eight Men Over MonthsPreviousNext

In Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar district, shopkeeper Ram Sahay Jaiswal was arrested for allegedly poisoning eight men with borax powder over four months, from February to May. Motivated by revenge and personal grudges, he reportedly mixed the poison in alcohol and attended victims' funerals to avoid suspicion. Police exhumed seven bodies for forensic analysis, while one victim had been cremated. Investigations continue to confirm details and motives behind the killings.

TBN's observations

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 (23/100). Lens Score 43/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
23%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 23 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present a law enforcement perspective, focusing on police investigations and official statements without political commentary. Both sources emphasize criminal and forensic details, with no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. The coverage centers on public safety and justice, reflecting a neutral stance on the incident.

Sentiment — Negative (23/100)

The tone across the articles is serious and factual, highlighting the gravity of the alleged crimes and ongoing investigations. Descriptions such as 'psycho killer' are attributed to police statements, maintaining a neutral narrative. The sentiment is predominantly negative due to the nature of the events but remains objective without sensationalism.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesChhattisgarh 'psycho' serial killer poisoned 8 men, then attended their funerals to grieve with familiesCenterNegative
news18'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men in Chhattisgarh village, attends their funeralCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 23 Jun, 12:30 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1823 Jun, 12:30 pm
    'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men in Chhattisgarh village, attends their funeral
  2. 2
    hindustantimes23 Jun, 01:21 pm
    Chhattisgarh 'psycho' serial killer poisoned 8 men, then attended their funerals to grieve with families

Lens Score breakdown

43/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • public safety issue

    This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Enforcement
Kasdol Police StationBalodabazar-Bhatapara Superintendent of Police OP SharmaPolice

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Chhattisgarh, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
23 Jun 2026
Key entities
ChhattisgarhBoraxBurialForensic identificationSerial killerFuneralAutopsyLiquorB. R. AmbedkarCremationRaipurPress Trust of India
Chhattisgarh Shopkeeper Arrested for Alleged Poisoning of Eight Men Over Months