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NCB and Sirmaur Police Arrest Drug Suspects, Seize Heroin and Cash

Analysed 13 Jun 2026·3 sources analysed·Amritsar district, India·Crime
NCB and Sirmaur Police Arrest Drug Suspects, Seize Heroin and CashPreviousNext

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Harinderpal Singh in Amritsar, recovering 336 grams of heroin and Rs 9.19 lakh suspected as drug proceeds. Separately, Sirmaur police detained five alleged drug peddlers in three operations, seizing a total of 22.29 grams of heroin. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, with investigations ongoing to uncover drug networks and identify other involved individuals.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 45/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
33%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present law enforcement perspectives, focusing on arrests and seizures without political commentary. They reflect official statements from the Narcotics Control Bureau and local police, emphasizing ongoing investigations. No partisan viewpoints or political framing are evident, maintaining a factual and administrative tone.

Sentiment — Negative (33/100)

The coverage maintains a neutral and factual tone, reporting on drug-related arrests and seizures without emotive language. The articles focus on law enforcement actions and procedural updates, avoiding sensationalism or judgment, resulting in an overall objective and informative sentiment.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribuneNCB nabs 1 with over 300 gm heroin - The TribuneCenterNegative
thetribuneSirmaur police arrest five, seize 22.29 gm heroin in three separate operations - The TribuneCenterNeutral
thetribuneNCB arrests drug peddler, recovers 336 gm heroin, Rs 9.19 lakh in Amritsar - The TribuneCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 13 Jun, 07:43 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune13 Jun, 07:43 am
    NCB arrests drug peddler, recovers 336 gm heroin, Rs 9.19 lakh in Amritsar - The Tribune
  2. 2
    thetribune13 Jun, 07:51 pm
    Sirmaur police arrest five, seize 22.29 gm heroin in three separate operations - The Tribune
  3. 3
    thetribune13 Jun, 08:51 pm
    NCB nabs 1 with over 300 gm heroin - The Tribune

Lens Score breakdown

45/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
HP State Electricity BoardNarcotics Control Bureau
Enforcement
Detection Cell, NahanSpecial Investigation Unit, NahanDetection Cell, Paonta SahibSirmaur PoliceNarcotics Control Bureau

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Amritsar district, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
13 Jun 2026
Key entities
HeroinNarcoticNarcotics Control BureauLakhIndian rupeeJandiala GuruAmritsar districtSirmaur districtPaonta SahibTehsilChurah Assembly constituencyShillai Assembly constituency