Customs Seize Hydroponic Ganja Worth Crores, Arrest Multiple Passengers at Indian Airports
Customs officials at multiple Indian airports, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, and Kochi, have seized significant quantities of hydroponic ganja and marijuana from passengers arriving mainly from Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. The seized amounts range from about 2 kg to nearly 15 kg, with estimated values between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 6.33 crore. Several passengers were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, with investigations ongoing in some cases. Authorities also intercepted attempts to smuggle gold at Bengaluru airport.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 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 46/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 28 Sept, 11:16 am. Other outlets followed.