Maharashtra Police Seize Cannabis in Two Separate Operations, One Arrest Made
Police in Maharashtra seized significant quantities of cannabis in two separate operations. In Nanded's Digras village, 10.5 kg of ganja worth Rs 5.25 lakh was found planted among crops, with a case registered but no arrests made. In Beed district, over 60 kg of cannabis valued at Rs 30 lakh was recovered from a house, leading to the arrest of a 60-year-old man. Both cases are under investigation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
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 (47/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 Oct, 11:01 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news189 Oct, 11:01 amCannabis plantation found in agricultural field; ganja worth Rs 5.2 lakh seized
- 2news1810 Oct, 07:01 amOne held with 60 kg ganja
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Beed district, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 10 Oct 2026
- Key entities
- Cannabis (drug)LakhIndian rupeeMaharashtraPress Trust of IndiaPlantationNandedAgriculturePigeon peaDigrasKandharCotton