Tantrik Arrested in Uttar Pradesh for Alleged Rape of Minor Brought for Faith Healing
A 55-year-old tantrik, Parshuram Yadav, was arrested in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl brought to him for faith healing. The incident occurred after the girl's mother took her to the accused two days prior. An FIR was filed at Bisanda police station, and the girl has been sent for medical examination. Police are conducting further legal proceedings against the accused.
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 negative (29/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–30/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 26 Sept, 06:21 am. Other outlets followed.
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