SIT Summons Bikram Majithia and Jagdish Bhola in Rs 6,000-Crore Drug Case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and accused Jagdish Bhola for questioning on October 5 in connection with a Rs 6,000-crore synthetic drugs case. The case, originating from investigations in 2013-14, involves allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering. Majithia denies involvement, calling the case politically motivated. The Enforcement Directorate and Punjab Police have conducted extensive probes, including a 40,000-page chargesheet filed in 2025.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 16%, Centre 84%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 66/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 30 Sept, 06:21 am. Other outlets followed.