Authorities Warn of Fake IRCTC Helicopter Booking Websites Targeting Pilgrims
Authorities have warned pilgrims about fake websites impersonating official IRCTC portals to scam users seeking helicopter bookings for religious journeys like the Amarnath and Char Dham Yatras. These fraudulent sites, including irctchelicopter.com and irctc-heliyatra.com, collect payments and personal data but provide invalid tickets. Officials advise booking only through verified government platforms ending with '.gov.in' and caution against trusting social media ads or unverified links. Police investigations have led to arrests linked to these scams.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 48/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present official government and law enforcement perspectives, focusing on warnings and investigations related to cyber fraud targeting pilgrims. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints; coverage centers on public safety and cybercrime prevention without political commentary or critique.
The tone across the articles is cautionary and informative, emphasizing the risks posed by fraudulent websites and the need for vigilance. While the reports highlight negative incidents of scams, the overall sentiment remains neutral, aiming to alert and protect the public rather than evoke emotional responses.
How 2 sources covered this story
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