Former National-Level Wrestler Arrested in 2023 Opium Smuggling Case
Amit Sheoran, a former national-level wrestler from Haryana, was arrested by Delhi Police after a three-year manhunt in connection with a 2023 drug smuggling case involving opium. Sheoran was declared a proclaimed offender in December 2023 following an NDPS case registered in Jharkhand, where 492 grams of opium were seized from supplier Rajesh Nag. Police allege Sheoran procured and supplied opium to wrestlers in Delhi and Haryana. He faces multiple criminal charges including murder and drug offenses.
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 (42/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 19 Aug, 11:43 am. Other outlets followed.
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