44 minutes agoCrime
63LENS
3 SourcesMumbai, India
thebalanced.newsMumbai Police Terminate Bodyguard of Former Leader Baba Siddique for Negligence
Mumbai police have terminated the service of constable Shyam Sonawane, who was assigned as the bodyguard of former NCP leader Baba Siddique. An inquiry found Sonawane negligent and irresponsible in his duties, leading to his suspension and subsequent termination on May 2. Siddique, aged 66, was shot dead by three men outside his son’s office in Bandra East on October 12, 2024, prompting the investigation into the bodyguard’s conduct.
Political Bias
10%83%7%
Sentiment
30%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 10%● Center 83%● Right 7%
The articles present a straightforward account focusing on police disciplinary action without political commentary. Both sources report official statements and procedural details, reflecting a neutral stance. The coverage centers on law enforcement and administrative response, with no evident partisan framing or political bias.
Sentiment — Negative (30/100)
The tone across the articles is factual and neutral, emphasizing procedural outcomes without emotional language. The coverage neither praises nor criticizes individuals beyond reporting the inquiry’s findings and subsequent termination, maintaining an objective and restrained sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| theprint | Baba Siddique's bodyguard removed from police service for dereliction of duty | Center | Negative |
| news18 | Baba Siddique's bodyguard removed from police service for dereliction of duty | Center | Negative |
| news18 | Baba Siddique's bodyguard terminated from service for dereliction of duty | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 May, 07:11 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news189 May, 07:11 pmBaba Siddique's bodyguard terminated from service for dereliction of duty
- 2news1810 May, 03:04 amBaba Siddique's bodyguard removed from police service for dereliction of duty
- 3theprint10 May, 04:05 amBaba Siddique's bodyguard removed from police service for dereliction of duty
Lens Score breakdown
63/100
Public interest64/100
Coverage gap100%
Moderately important story that could benefit from broader coverage.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Protection and Security Branch of Mumbai PoliceProtection and Security branch of Mumbai PoliceMumbai Police
Political
Nationalist Congress Party
Enforcement
Mumbai Police
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 10 May 2026
- Key entities
- Baba SiddiqueMumbaiSiddique (actor)ConstableNationalist Congress PartyBandraPress Trust of IndiaPoliceMumbai PoliceOrder to show causeThePrintField hockey
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