Assam Seizes Heroin Worth Crores in Multiple Operations Amid Ongoing Anti-Drug Campaign
Assam authorities have seized large quantities of heroin worth crores of rupees in multiple operations. Three suspects were arrested in Guwahati with heroin valued over INR 3 crore, while Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth Rs 1.87 crore near the India-Myanmar border. Since 2021, Assam has seized drugs worth over INR 3,253 crore and arrested more than 26,500 people in an ongoing anti-narcotics campaign led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, highlighting the region's role as a transit corridor for narcotics from Myanmar.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-right overall (Left 0%, Centre 47%, Right 53%). Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: easternmirrornagalandcom, thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Aug, 10:02 am. Other outlets followed.