Rat Found Dragging Rs 10 Lakh Worth of Jewellery in Karnataka Store Burrow
In Tumakuru, Karnataka, a jewellery store recovered diamond-studded gold ornaments worth around Rs 10 lakh after CCTV footage revealed a rat dragging the items to its burrow. The store staff, puzzled by the missing valuables and absence of forced entry, reviewed the footage and followed the rodent's trail. They successfully retrieved 10 gold rings and three necklaces from the burrow, preventing a significant financial loss. The unusual incident and video have attracted widespread attention on social media.
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 (56/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 30 Jul, 09:51 am. Other outlets followed.