Kanpur Police Arrest Convict Living as Self-Styled Godman After 40 Years
Kanpur police arrested Ram Prakash, a 70-year-old convict who had been absconding for nearly 40 years after being sentenced in a 1986 robbery and attempt-to-murder case. After receiving bail, he disappeared and lived as a self-styled godman named 'Baba Pagal Das' in a Bareilly forest, gaining local influence. Police intensified their search following a high court directive and traced him through a social media video. He was apprehended at his ashram and brought to court for further proceedings.
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 48/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 6 Oct, 02:13 am. Other outlets followed.