Gujarat Police Arrest 31 in Bhavnagar Methanol-Laced Liquor Case
Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell has arrested a total of 31 individuals linked to the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, where methanol-laced liquor caused 13 deaths and multiple hospitalizations. Recent arrests include alleged methanol suppliers traced to Delhi, with assistance from Delhi Police. Investigations revealed methanol was supplied by Pramod Kumar Budakoti to intermediaries who transported it to Ahmedabad. The toxic liquor was produced and packaged locally, violating Gujarat's dry state laws. Multiple teams are investigating across several states to dismantle the supply chain.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 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 (44/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indianexpress, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 26 Aug, 11:16 pm. Other outlets followed.