CBN and DRI Destroy Illicit Cannabis Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), with support from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), conducted operations to destroy illicit cannabis cultivation in India. In Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, CBN destroyed 5,165 acres of illegal cannabis using drones and ground surveys, reaching altitudes up to 3,500 meters. In Maharashtra's Dhule district, a joint DRI-CBN team destroyed 7.08 acres of cannabis in a remote wildlife sanctuary. Both operations involved coordination with local police and forest departments and aimed to disrupt narcotics supply chains.
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 positive (62/100). Lens Score 57/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 14 Oct, 04:36 pm. Other outlets followed.