2 hours agoCrime
36LENS
2 SourcesBangalore, India
thebalanced.newsFive Arrested in Bengaluru for Selling Banned Hydro Ganja Worth Crores
Bengaluru City Police arrested five individuals, including three from other states, for selling banned hydro ganja in Ashok Nagar and Malleswaram. Authorities seized 3.686 kg of the narcotic, valued at approximately Rs 1.28 crore, with a market value around Rs 2.56 crore. The accused confessed to procuring the substance from unidentified suppliers at lower prices to sell locally. Investigations continue to identify other involved parties. All five were remanded to judicial custody following court appearances.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
30%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward law enforcement perspective without political framing. Both sources focus on police actions and legal procedures, reflecting official viewpoints. There is no evident political commentary or partisan interpretation, emphasizing factual reporting on the arrests and ongoing investigation.
Sentiment — Negative (30/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, concentrating on the police operation and legal process. There is no emotional language or subjective judgment, maintaining an objective stance on the narcotics seizure and arrests. The coverage neither sensationalizes nor downplays the incident.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thehindu | Five arrested for selling hydro ganja worth 1.28 crore | Center | Negative |
| news18 | Five held for selling banned Hydro Ganja in Bengaluru | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 May, 11:47 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1812 May, 11:47 amFive held for selling banned Hydro Ganja in Bengaluru
- 2thehindu12 May, 01:37 pmFive arrested for selling hydro ganja worth 1.28 crore
Lens Score breakdown
36/100
Public interest16/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Enforcement
Bengaluru City PoliceMalleshwaram Police StationAshok Nagar Police Station
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- CroreIndian rupeeContrabandNarcoticInterrogationMalleshwaram, BengaluruHydroelectricityBangalore City PoliceCannabis (drug)Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Market valueBangalore
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