Two Brothers Arrested for Killing Octogenarian over Witchcraft Suspicion in Odisha
In Odisha's Ganjam district, two brothers, Abhimanyu Gouda (37) and Susanta Goud (35), were arrested for allegedly murdering 80-year-old Trinath Gouda over suspicions of witchcraft. The victim, known for performing traditional rituals, was accused by the brothers of practising sorcery against their family. On November 4, they reportedly assaulted him with a walking stick and a cement block, causing his death. Police seized the weapons and clothing used and are investigating the case.
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 negative (30/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (30–30/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 Nov, 01:17 pm. Other outlets followed.
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