Multiple Cyber Fraud Cases Reported in Chandigarh and Panchkula with Over Rs 2 Lakh Lost
Two separate cyber fraud cases were reported in Chandigarh and Panchkula, involving losses of over Rs 2 lakh each. In Chandigarh, two women were duped by individuals impersonating a sales employee and a bank official, leading to police cases. In Panchkula, an 82-year-old retired professor lost Rs 2 lakh after following fraudulent payment instructions while seeking customer support online. Police have registered FIRs and investigations are ongoing in both incidents.
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 (45/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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 (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 10 Oct, 07:37 pm. Other outlets followed.
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