Meerut Man Arrested for Withdrawing Deceased Mother's Pension Using Forged Certificates
In Meerut, Prem Singh was arrested for fraudulently withdrawing over ₹44 lakh in pension funds by submitting forged life certificates for his deceased mother, Shanti Devi, a freedom fighter's widow. The fraud, spanning nearly seven years since her death in 2018, involved siphoning both freedom fighter and defence pensions through ATM and digital transactions. The case was registered following a complaint by a State Bank of India branch manager, with police investigating possible accomplices.
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 (30/100). Lens Score 50/100 — moderate public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward criminal case without political framing, focusing on law enforcement actions and procedural details. Both sources emphasize the fraudulent activity and police response, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan interpretations influencing the coverage.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, reporting the arrest and investigation without emotional language or sensationalism. The coverage highlights the fraud's financial scale and procedural aspects, maintaining an objective stance without expressing judgment or eliciting sympathy.
How 2 sources covered this story
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