Key Accused in 1991 Jammu Railway Blast Arrested After 35 Years
After 35 years, Jammu Railway Police arrested Altaf Hussain Sheikh, a key accused in the 1991 Jammu railway station bomb blast that killed three, including two paramilitary personnel, and injured 18 civilians. Sheikh had been living under a concealed identity as a businessman in Bijbehara, Anantnag. The arrest follows an intensive two-year manhunt. One other accused was arrested shortly after the blast, while three others remain at large. Sheikh was produced before the TADA court for further proceedings.
First-hand measurement across 13 sources
We measured how 13 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 (53/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, hindustantimes, freepressjournal, republicworld, moneycontrol, thetribune, ndtv, thehindu, and 5 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 13 Aug, 02:36 pm. Other outlets followed.