Fake SIM Card Racket Linked to Jamtara Cybercrimes Busted in Odisha
Police in Odisha's Sambalpur district arrested three individuals for running a fake SIM card racket linked to cybercrimes in Jamtara, Jharkhand. The accused allegedly used customers' identity documents to generate multiple SIM cards per number, selling extra cards for illegal activities. Authorities seized 120 sealed SIM cards, mobile phones, bank documents, and other materials. Investigations continue to uncover the network's extent, financial transactions, and connections to cybercrime in Jamtara.
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 44/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, 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 24 Sept, 03:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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