Multiple Arrests Made in Mobile Phone Thefts During Ganesh Visarjan Processions
During recent Ganesh Visarjan processions in Pune and Mumbai, police arrested multiple suspects involved in mobile phone thefts amid large crowds. In Pune, 11 individuals were detained with 63 recovered phones and a car valued at over 30 lakh rupees. In Mumbai, 18 suspects, including women and a minor, were held after 192 phone theft complaints, with some gold chains also recovered. Authorities are using CCTV and cyber surveillance to investigate further and recover remaining stolen items.
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 neutral (46/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 27 Sept, 10:23 am. Other outlets followed.