Two Cousins Die After Vehicle Plunges Into Sirhind Canal in Punjab
Two cousins, Vikasdeep Singh (19) and Akashdeep Singh (20), died after their Toyota Innova plunged into the Sirhind Canal near Machhiwara early Friday. Their bodies and a cache of illicit liquor were recovered following a search involving police and rescue teams. The family alleges the vehicle was chased and hit by a vehicle linked to a liquor contractor, while police continue investigating all angles to determine the exact sequence of events.
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 negative (38/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (30–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 24 Jul, 10:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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