Factory Owner Booked for Alleged Illegal Khair Wood Use in Hoshiarpur
The Bullowal police have registered a case against Dipanshu Mehta, owner of Amayara Herbs Pvt Ltd, and another individual following a Forest Department complaint about illegal felling and use of khair wood at their Satiana village factory. A raid by the Forest Department recovered a large quantity of khair wood and finished catechu, reportedly worth crores of rupees. The factory was sealed, and an investigation is underway.
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 (47/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 24 Aug, 03:36 pm. Other outlets followed.
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