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UP Police Constable Kapil Dinkar Wins Rs 1 Lakh on India's Got Latent Season 2

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UP Police Constable Kapil Dinkar Wins Rs 1 Lakh on India's Got Latent Season 2

Analysed 4 Jul 2026·4 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
UP Police Constable Kapil Dinkar Wins Rs 1 Lakh on India's Got Latent Season 2PreviousNext

Kapil Dinkar, a Uttar Pradesh Police constable selected in 2021, won Rs 1 lakh on Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Season 2 by performing songs on the show. While policing is his profession, Kapil is also a singer, lyricist, composer, and author with three published books and eight in progress. He is reportedly the only cop in his department permitted to pursue music professionally. Kapil's appearance included light-hearted exchanges and praise from the panel, highlighting his dual career and passion.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
71%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 4 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on Kapil Dinkar's unique role as a police constable and performer, presenting his story without political framing. They include perspectives from entertainment hosts and the contestant himself, emphasizing his personal journey and talents. There is no evident political bias, as the coverage centers on his participation in a talent show rather than political issues.

Sentiment — Positive (71/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and light-hearted, highlighting Kapil's achievements and the entertaining interactions on the show. The coverage conveys admiration for his dual career and musical talent, with humor and praise from hosts and panelists. There is no negative sentiment, and the mood is celebratory and supportive.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesWho is Kapil Dinkar? The UP cop who won 1 lakh on India's Got Latent and made Samay Raina nervousCenterPositive
news18Samay Raina, UP Cop Kapil Dinkar on India's Got Latent 2CenterNeutral
news18Who Is Kapil Dinkar? UP Police Constable Who Won Rs 1 Lakh On India's Got Latent Season 2CenterPositive
freepressjournalWho Is Kapil Dinkar? UP Policeman Is Winner Of Samay Raina's India's Got Latent S2 Episode; Know All About The Singer-Turned-CopCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 3 Jul, 03:41 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal3 Jul, 03:41 pm
    Who Is Kapil Dinkar? UP Policeman Is Winner Of Samay Raina's India's Got Latent S2 Episode; Know All About The Singer-Turned-Cop
  2. 2
    news183 Jul, 04:32 pm
    Who Is Kapil Dinkar? UP Police Constable Who Won Rs 1 Lakh On India's Got Latent Season 2
  3. 3
    news184 Jul, 02:16 am
    Samay Raina, UP Cop Kapil Dinkar on India's Got Latent 2
  4. 4
    hindustantimes4 Jul, 02:46 am
    Who is Kapil Dinkar? The UP cop who won 1 lakh on India's Got Latent and made Samay Raina nervous

Lens Score breakdown

40/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Uttar Pradesh Police
Enforcement
Uttar Pradesh Police

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
4 Jul 2026
Key entities
Uttar Pradesh PoliceConstableIndiaUttar PradeshSamay RainaYouTubeLakhIndian rupeeKiku ShardaPolice officerNetflixHaarsh Limbachiyaa