Kangra Police Bust Rave Party, Seize Drugs and Illicit Liquor at Café
Kangra police busted a rave party at Jungle Calling Café in Upper Bhagsu during early hours on August 23, recovering ganja, charas, heroin, packing material, and illicit liquor. Two individuals, including the café owner Rakesh Kumar, were arrested. Investigations revealed the parties on August 22 and 23 were promoted via social media and closed groups. DIG Soumya Sambasivam described rave culture as dangerous and emphasized police efforts to curb such illegal gatherings, noting the café lacked a license to serve alcohol.
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 (32/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 23 Aug, 12:48 pm. Other outlets followed.