Police Recover Rs 42,105 Stolen by Monkey in Ayodhya Using Banana Distraction
In Ayodhya's Civil Lines area, a monkey reportedly seized Rs 42,105 from a woman named Anju Devi. Local police, including Sub-Inspectors Ashok Kumar and Pankaj Singh, responded by distracting the monkey with a banana rather than chasing it. This tactic allowed officers to quietly retrieve the full amount and return it to the woman. The incident drew attention for its unusual nature and the police's effective, non-confrontational approach.
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 positive (65/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 19 Aug, 10:20 am. Other outlets followed.