Ten Undertrial Inmates Booked Over Mobile Phone and CCTV Damage at Faridkot Jail
Police at Central Modern Jail in Faridkot registered a case against 10 undertrial inmates after recovering a shared mobile phone and finding a damaged CCTV camera during a routine search. The inmates allegedly used the phone to communicate outside and disabled the camera to avoid surveillance. Following a complaint by jail authorities, a fresh FIR was filed. Investigations continue to determine how the phone was smuggled into the prison.
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 (46/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 5 Aug, 10:54 am. Other outlets followed.