Kerala Excise Squad Arrests Three, Seizes Over 160 Grams of MDMA in Separate Busts
Kerala's Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotic Special Squad arrested three men within 24 hours, seizing over 160 grams of the synthetic drug MDMA and two vehicles. Among those arrested was 21-year-old Aromal from Aryanad, caught with 106 grams near Vilappilsala while transporting the drug on a motorcycle. Authorities allege Aromal supplied MDMA near schools and colleges. Two others, Antony and Zaheer, were arrested near Puthenkada with about 55 grams. The operations were part of intensified efforts under Operation Thunder and Operation Toofan targeting drug networks in the region.
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 neutral (47/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 20 Sept, 09:40 am. Other outlets followed.
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