13 Booked for Alleged Black Magic Ritual to Find Treasure in Nanded
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have booked 13 individuals for allegedly performing a black magic ritual on November 1 in Kasarkheda village to find hidden treasure. The accused were reportedly conducting occult practices and digging on an open plot late at night. Ten of them have been charged under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, according to local police.
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 36/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, news18. 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
news18 broke this story on 3 Nov, 06:03 pm. Other outlets followed.
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