Sonepat SI Arrested After Attempting to Evade ACB Bribery Raid
In Sonepat's Kharkhoda police station, SI Hariprakash was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after a bribery complaint involving a molestation case. The SI allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 to settle the case, later reduced to Rs 8,000, which was paid through a tea stall owner acting as a middleman. During the ACB raid, Hariprakash attempted to evade arrest by jumping from the police station roof, injuring his leg, and was subsequently admitted to the hospital. Both the SI and the tea stall owner were apprehended.
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 (35/100). Lens Score 60/100.
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 (32–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 21 Aug, 05:56 pm. Other outlets followed.
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