Maharashtra Police Register Cases Against Alleged Black Magic Fraudsters
In Maharashtra, police have registered cases against individuals accused of cheating people by claiming supernatural powers and performing black magic rituals. In Latur, Maroti Chanderrao More was booked for misleading villagers with unscientific remedies under the state's anti-black magic law. Separately, a Nashik-based couple faces allegations of defrauding a Pune woman of Rs 3.9 lakh through ritualistic practices across multiple cities, with police investigating their involvement in similar cases.
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 (28/100). Lens Score 44/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a law enforcement perspective focusing on criminal allegations without political framing. Both sources emphasize legal actions under Maharashtra's anti-black magic law and include statements from police and complainants. The coverage is factual, highlighting the issue of superstition-related fraud without partisan commentary or political implications.
The tone across the articles is predominantly neutral to negative, reflecting concern over fraudulent activities exploiting superstition. The reports focus on criminal investigations and victim experiences, conveying seriousness without sensationalism. There is an underlying critical view of the accused's actions but no emotive language, maintaining an objective narrative.
How 2 sources covered this story
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