Former National-Level Wrestler Arrested in 2023 Opium Smuggling Case After Manhunt
A former national-level wrestler, Amit Sheoran, was arrested by Delhi Police after a three-year manhunt in connection with a 2023 opium smuggling case in Jharkhand. Sheoran, wanted as a proclaimed offender since December 2023, allegedly sourced opium from Rajesh Nag, who supplied wrestlers in North India. Police traced and apprehended Sheoran near Madhuban Chowk Metro Station in Delhi. He reportedly supplied opium to wrestlers in Haryana and Delhi and has multiple criminal cases registered against him. He was handed over to Jharkhand Police for further proceedings.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 50/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, hindustantimes, news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 32/100 to 62/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 19 Aug, 11:43 am. Other outlets followed.