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Jammu and Kashmir Police Constable Dismissed for Over Two Years of Unauthorized Absence

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Jammu and Kashmir Police Constable Dismissed for Over Two Years of Unauthorized Absence

Analysed 12 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Kathua, India·Crime
Jammu and Kashmir Police Constable Dismissed for Over Two Years of Unauthorized AbsencePreviousNext

Selection Grade Constable Bachan Sharma of Jammu and Kashmir Police, posted at District Police Lines Kathua, was dismissed for unauthorized absence exceeding two-and-a-half years starting November 10, 2023. Despite repeated notices, wireless messages, summons, and show-cause opportunities, he failed to report for duty. A departmental inquiry confirmed his prolonged absence and disciplinary violations. He has been ordered to return government property and obtain clearance, with legal action possible if he fails to comply.

TBN's observations

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 neutral (40/100). Lens Score 34/100 — low public interest.

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

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
40%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 12 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward administrative action without political framing. Both sources focus on official statements from police authorities, emphasizing procedural details and disciplinary measures. There is no evident political perspective or partisan interpretation, reflecting neutral reporting on a personnel matter within law enforcement.

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, concentrating on the dismissal process and related procedural steps. There is no emotional language or subjective commentary, resulting in a balanced and objective sentiment that informs readers about the disciplinary action without positive or negative bias.

How 2 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
hindustantimesAbsent for over 2 years, J K cop dismissedCenterNeutral
thetribuneCop dismissed over unauthorised absence for over 30 months in Kathua - The TribuneCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 11 Jul, 07:56 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune11 Jul, 07:56 pm
    Cop dismissed over unauthorised absence for over 30 months in Kathua - The Tribune
  2. 2
    hindustantimes12 Jul, 03:07 am
    Absent for over 2 years, J K cop dismissed

Lens Score breakdown

34/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Rajbagh Police StationJammu and Kashmir PoliceKathua SSP Office
Enforcement
Police Station RajbaghJammu and Kashmir PoliceDistrict Police Lines Kathua

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Kathua, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
12 Jul 2026
Key entities
KathuaConstableRajbaghJammu and Kashmir PoliceSuperintendent (police)PoliceJammu and Kashmir (state)Kathua districtDistrict