Kangra Police Arrest Four, Seize Heroin in Multiple Cases Including Palampur Shop
Kangra police arrested four individuals and seized 25.69 grams of heroin in three cases during operations on October 14-15. A fifth accused, shop owner Varun Khanna, remains absconding after heroin was found at his Palampur handloom store. Police are investigating the source and delivery of the drugs, including whether similar consignments were previously received. Authorities continue searching for Khanna and probing his alleged drug trafficking network amid concerns over drug supply in the local market.
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 (46/100). Lens Score 48/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 15 Oct, 06:34 pm. Other outlets followed.
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