Police Arrest Over 80 in Mumbai and Kolkata for Operating Fake Call Centres
Police in Mumbai and Kolkata have arrested a total of 85 individuals for operating fake call centres that duped people with fraudulent business and financial offers. In Mumbai's Malad area, 19 people were detained for promising lifetime franchises in e-commerce and courier services, while Kolkata police arrested 66 suspects for impersonating telecom, banking, and insurance representatives. Authorities seized equipment, fake documents, and mobile phones during raids, and investigations are ongoing to trace financial transactions and identify further network members.
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 48/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 4 Sept, 02:47 pm. Other outlets followed.
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