Cat Found Hanging in Nagpur Sparks Investigation Amid Witchcraft Rumours
A cat was found hanging from a tree in Sarvashri Nagar, Nagpur, on Diwali morning, sparking local rumours of witchcraft. Volunteer Rashmi Shekhar Masram removed the cat and took it to a veterinary hospital, where it was declared dead from asphyxiation. Police have registered a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and are investigating the incident, with no confirmed link to witchcraft so far.
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 (40/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: thehitavadacom, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Nov, 05:00 pm. Other outlets followed.
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