Punjab Police Reports Over 68,000 Arrests and Rs 319 Crore Asset Seizures in 500-Day Anti-Drug Campaign
Punjab Police's 500-day anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh, has led to over 68,850 arrests, including 629 major traffickers with more than 2 kg of heroin. Authorities registered 52,432 FIRs under the NDPS Act and attached assets worth Rs 319 crore linked to drug trafficking. The campaign combines enforcement, community participation, and rehabilitation, offering immunity under Section 64A to 10,917 individuals seeking treatment. Illegal structures built with drug proceeds have also been demolished as part of the crackdown.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 19 Jul, 07:18 pm. Other outlets followed.