NCB Seizes Rs 43 Crore Methamphetamine in Guwahati, Two Arrested
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 53.937 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth approximately Rs 43 crore from two trucks in Guwahati, Assam, on October 6, 2026. The drugs were hidden in specially fabricated cavities inside the trucks' fuel tanks. Two men from Manipur's Bishnupur district were arrested in connection with the seizure. Preliminary investigations suggest the consignment originated in Myanmar. The NCB is investigating the supply chain and has also apprehended six other accused during a related operation targeting narcotics offenders.
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 (52/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: theassamtribune, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–56/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 11 Oct, 10:54 am. Other outlets followed.