ASI Suspended After Video Shows Planting Drugs at Shiv Sena Leader’s House
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in Khanna was suspended after hidden camera footage revealed he planted heroin at the residence of Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri. The police initially arrested Giri based on the driver’s alleged confession, but the video exposed the ASI’s actions, leading to Giri's discharge. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the incident and the source of the drugs. Senior police officials have initiated a departmental inquiry into the matter.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 67%, Right 33%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 1 Nov, 10:34 pm. Other outlets followed.