Five Arrested with 7.92 Grams of Chitta at Palampur Hotel in Kangra District
Police in Kangra district arrested five individuals, including a woman from Sirsa, Haryana, after recovering 7.92 grams of chitta (heroin) from a hotel in Palampur's Lohana area. A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been registered. Superintendent of Police Kulbhushan Verma stated that intensified checks at hotels and tourism establishments aim to curb drug trade, urging property owners to monitor guests and report suspicious activities. Investigations are ongoing.
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 (48/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 4 Oct, 07:38 am. Other outlets followed.
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