Over Rs 2 Crore Seized in New Town Kolkata Raid; Seven Detained for Hawala Investigation
Police in New Town near Kolkata seized over Rs 2 crore in cash during a raid on Monday, detaining seven individuals suspected of running a hawala racket. The operation, involving multiple police units, lasted nearly 12 hours and uncovered vehicles and electronic devices allegedly used to transport and manage the money. Authorities are investigating the source of the cash, the extent of the racket, and possible involvement of influential persons, with the accused being questioned and set for court appearance.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 45/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a law enforcement perspective focusing on the police operation and investigation without political commentary. Both sources emphasize the procedural aspects and ongoing inquiry, reflecting a neutral stance without partisan framing or political implications.
Coverage maintains a factual and neutral tone, reporting the seizure and arrests without emotive language. The focus is on the investigation's progress and evidence gathered, resulting in an objective portrayal without positive or negative bias.
How 2 sources covered this story
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