DRI Seizes Rs 1.56 Crore Foreign Currency, Arrests Two at Hyderabad Airport
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs 1.56 crore from two passengers at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on October 22, 2026. Acting on intelligence, officials intercepted a male passenger flying to Kuala Lumpur and found Rs 63.62 lakh concealed in his baggage. A female passenger on the same flight was also found carrying Rs 91.94 lakh similarly concealed. Neither could provide documents proving lawful possession. Both were arrested under the Customs Act, and investigations continue.
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 (48/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 24 Oct, 04:16 am. Other outlets followed.
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