Supreme Court Includes Haryana, Himachal in Punjab Drugs Case, Seeks Affidavits
The Supreme Court has included Haryana and Himachal Pradesh in a Punjab drugs case, directing the chief secretaries of all three states to convene a meeting of stakeholders and submit affidavits within five days detailing actions taken. The court also asked Punjab to report on efforts to trace dismissed police officer Raj Jit Singh Hundal, declared a proclaimed offender. The case involves the recovery of nearly 20 kg of heroin following a Border Security Force report of suspicious activity near the border fence in Gurdaspur district.
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 (50/100). Lens Score 72/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 30 Jul, 02:42 pm. Other outlets followed.