Delhi Police Identifies Nearly 3,000 Individuals with Criminal Records at Jantar Mantar Protests
Delhi Police identified 2,873 individuals with criminal records present at the Jantar Mantar protests between July 20 and 25, using Facial Recognition System and surveillance. Among them, 989 had prior involvement in serious crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and offenses under the POCSO Act. Police are investigating whether these individuals participated in the violence during the protests. Several were reportedly repeat visitors to the protest site. The probe continues with analysis of technical and video evidence.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 36%, Centre 64%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: indiatvnews, news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 0 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 (32–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 27 Jul, 12:56 pm. Other outlets followed.