Skip to content
Get the Balanced News app for a better experience!
The Balanced News Logo
Analytics
The Balanced News Logo

Stay Balanced, Stay Informed

Menu
  • Browse News
  • Underreported Stories
  • Curated Feeds
  • Insights
  • Analytics
  • Our Writers
  • About Us
  • Download App
Learn
  • How It Works
  • Bias Detection
  • Lens Score
  • Source Bias Checker
  • Accountability
  • Custom Feeds
Newsroom
  • Writers & Analysts
  • About TBN
  • Editorial Standards
  • Corrections Policy
  • Our Partners
  • Insights
Socials
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Facebook
News Categories
  • Trending
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Science
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • International
  • Good News
  • Crypto

Get Our App

Available for iOS and Android


LensFeedsInsightsAnalyticsTrendingGood NewsSportsPoliticsBusinessCrimeTechEntertainmentHealthNationalInternational

© 2026 The Balanced News. All rights reserved.

About UsEditorial StandardsCorrectionsHelp & SupportPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
1962-Era Mortar Shell Found and Defused by Army in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

Categories

Categories

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Politics

1962-Era Mortar Shell Found and Defused by Army in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

Analysed 13 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Tawang, India·Politics
1962-Era Mortar Shell Found and Defused by Army in Arunachal Pradesh's TawangPreviousNext

A live mortar shell, believed to be from the 1962 India-China war, was found in the Lebrang area of Tawang township, Arunachal Pradesh. After police received the report, the area was secured and the Indian Army's bomb disposal team safely transported and defused the explosive in the Methang area. Officials noted that such unexploded ordnance is frequently recovered in border regions and urged the public to report any suspicious items due to their potential danger.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 34/100 — low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • arunachaltimesin— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
58%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward account focusing on security and safety without political framing. They emphasize the Indian Army's role and local police coordination, reflecting official and administrative perspectives. There is no evident political bias or partisan interpretation, as the coverage centers on a security incident and public safety advisories.

Sentiment — Neutral (58/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, highlighting the successful defusing operation and the associated risks of unexploded ordnance. The coverage neither sensationalizes nor downplays the event, maintaining a balanced and informative approach focused on public awareness and safety.

How 2 sources covered this story

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

Reviewed byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· Edited byOjas Kale
← Previous
Kerala Devaswom Advocate K.B. Pradeep Resigns Amid Appointment Controversy
Next →
Congress Launches Nationwide Campaign Against Exam Scandals and Youth Unemployment
SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Old mortar defused in Arunachal's TawangCenterNeutral
arunachaltimesin1962 era mortar shell found in Tawang, defused by ArmyCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

arunachaltimesin broke this story on 12 Jun, 07:36 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    arunachaltimesin12 Jun, 07:36 pm
    1962 era mortar shell found in Tawang, defused by Army
  2. 2
    news1813 Jun, 05:17 am
    Old mortar defused in Arunachal's Tawang

Lens Score breakdown

34/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Tawang Police Station190 Mountain Brigade
Enforcement
Indian ArmyTawang Police190 Mountain BrigadeTawang Police Station

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Tawang, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
13 Jun 2026
Key entities
TawangMortar (weapon)Indian ArmyArunachal PradeshBrigadierBomb disposalSuperintendent (police)Tawang districtPolice officerItanagarBrigadePress Trust of India