Malerkotla Tantric Booked for Alleged Fraud of Rs 4.22 Lakh from Ludhiana Lawyer
A Malerkotla-based tantric, Mohammad Sabir, has been booked for allegedly duping a Ludhiana lawyer of Rs 4.22 lakh by promising to cure his wife's prolonged illness through black magic and rituals. The lawyer, Jaspreet Singh, paid the amount over time, hoping for recovery, but when his wife's condition did not improve, he demanded a refund. The accused admitted to spending the money and was charged under relevant sections for cheating and criminal breach of trust. Police are investigating the case.
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 (26/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 30 Aug, 03:02 am. Other outlets followed.