UP STF Arrests Two for Alleged Fraud in Police Constable Recruitment Exam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Raju Kumar Manjhi and Chhote Lal Yadav from Jaunpur district for allegedly running a racket that cheated candidates in the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination-2025. The accused reportedly promised success through unfair means, collected admit cards and documents, and extorted money. Manjhi has a prior arrest in a similar fraud case. Authorities recovered multiple admit card copies, mobile phones, bank cheques, Aadhaar cards, mark sheets, and WhatsApp chat records. A case has been registered, and investigations continue amid increased scrutiny of exam fraud.
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 53/100 — moderate public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward law enforcement perspective focusing on the STF's actions against exam fraud without political commentary. Both sources emphasize official statements and procedural details, reflecting a neutral stance centered on crime prevention and investigation. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints in the coverage.
The tone across the articles is factual and neutral, reporting arrests and evidence recovery without emotive language. The coverage highlights law enforcement efforts to curb cheating, maintaining an informative and procedural sentiment. There is no overtly positive or negative sentiment toward individuals involved beyond reporting alleged criminal activity.
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