Delhi Police Arrest 72-Year-Old in 2008 Extortion Case After Years on Run
Delhi Police arrested 72-year-old Hari Singh Shekhawat in Jaipur after nearly 15 years on the run for an extortion case dating back to 2008. Shekhawat, who was declared a proclaimed offender in 2016 for evading court proceedings, allegedly attempted to extort money from a garment multinational company where he worked. Police tracked his movements from Gujarat to Rajasthan through extensive surveillance before apprehending him in August 2023.
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 (53/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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 (50–56/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 22 Aug, 07:26 am. Other outlets followed.
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