Petrol Bomb Attack Targets Enforcement Directorate Office in Shillong
In Shillong, two men on a motorcycle threw petrol bombs at the Enforcement Directorate office in the Langkyrding area early on October 22, causing no structural damage. The security guard discovered the attack the next morning. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and have registered a case. This follows a similar petrol bomb attack on a health department office in Laitumkhrah two days earlier. Security patrols and surveillance have been increased as investigations continue.
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 (42/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: northeastnow, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 22 Oct, 09:30 am. Other outlets followed.
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