Two SSF Cops and Accomplice Booked for Extorting Couples in Patiala
In Patiala, Punjab, three individuals, including two assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) from the Sadak Suraksha Force, have been booked for allegedly filming couples on isolated roads and extorting money by threatening to expose the footage. ASI Karnail Singh and an accomplice posing as a police officer were arrested and remanded to police custody, while ASI Balihar Singh remains named in the case. Police investigations revealed the use of a vehicle with fake registration plates and recovered around 90 videos, with inquiries ongoing into the extent of the extortion racket.
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 (30/100). Lens Score 59/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 22 Oct, 01:42 pm. Other outlets followed.