Gujarat Police Bust Sophisticated Racket Cheating in International Language Exams
Gujarat's Anand Cyber Crime Police uncovered a sophisticated racket facilitating cheating in international language proficiency exams like TOEFL, CELPIP, and IELTS. The operation involved a hidden passage through a wall and screen-sharing technology, allowing experts to impersonate candidates remotely. One accused, Tarunkant Sharma, was arrested, while police continue searching for masterminds Harshad Raval and Arth Bundela. The centre operated under Link Horizon, and authorities seized electronic equipment during the raid. An FIR was filed under multiple legal provisions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily focus on law enforcement actions and technical details of the fraud without political framing. They present official police statements and investigative findings, reflecting a neutral stance. There is no evident political bias, as coverage centers on crime detection and procedural developments rather than political implications or party perspectives.
The tone across the articles is factual and investigative, emphasizing the complexity of the cheating scheme and police efforts to dismantle it. While the narrative highlights wrongdoing, it maintains a neutral, reportorial style without sensationalism or emotive language, resulting in a balanced and informative sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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