Complainant Identifies Suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar in CBI Corruption Case
In a CBI court in Chandigarh, scrap dealer Akash Batta identified suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and co-accused Krishanu Sharda in a corruption case. Batta alleged Bhullar demanded an illegal bribe of Rs 8 lakh through Sharda to avoid coercive action in a pending FIR. Sharda, in ED custody, appeared via video conferencing. Batta detailed meetings, calls, and WhatsApp messages linked to the bribe demand, with further testimony scheduled.
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 (28/100). Lens Score 65/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 24 Sept, 10:39 am. Other outlets followed.