NCB Uncovers Pharmaceutical Fentanyl Diversion Racket in Rural Punjab
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) uncovered a drug diversion racket involving pharmaceutical fentanyl and other NDPS drugs in rural Punjab. The investigation began with a private establishment in Attari, where unauthorized stocking and record manipulation were found, leading to the arrest of a doctor. Further searches in Moga seized over 18,000 dosage units of various controlled substances, including 7.37 litres of fentanyl. A pharmacist suspected of diverting these drugs remains absconding. The NCB highlighted this as a new enforcement concern in the region.
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 negative (36/100). Lens Score 60/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 12 Aug, 01:50 pm. Other outlets followed.