Eight Arrested in Mandya Milk Powder Adulteration and Diversion Case
Eight individuals, including former Mandya Milk Union Limited (Manmul) Chairman U.C. Shivakumar, were arrested in connection with a milk powder scam involving alleged adulteration and diversion of skimmed milk powder worth around 3 crore. Investigations revealed a shortage of over 110 tonnes of milk powder, with some repackaged to cover discrepancies. Police custody interrogations included allegations between accused persons. The prime accused, Manmul Milk Powder unit chief T Ramakrishna, remains at large.
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 (38/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, deccanherald. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 5 Oct, 11:37 pm. Other outlets followed.
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