Indian Police Intensify Anti-Drug Operations with Increased Arrests and Seizures in 2026
Punjab and other Indian regions have intensified anti-drug operations in 2026, with Punjab Police arresting over 79,000 traffickers and seizing large quantities of heroin and other narcotics since March 2025. Chandigarh police reported increased FIRs and arrests under NDPS laws this year, alongside a special drive to curb illicit trade. Nagpur's Crime Branch also expanded efforts, registering 628 cases and seizing synthetic drugs worth crores, focusing on dismantling supply networks and organized gangs.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18, thehitavadacom. 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 (48–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehitavadacom broke this story on 14 Sept, 05:35 am. Other outlets followed.