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Former AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa Summoned in Punjab Sex Trafficking Investigation

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Former AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa Summoned in Punjab Sex Trafficking Investigation

Analysed 18 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Rupnagar, India·Politics
Former AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa Summoned in Punjab Sex Trafficking InvestigationPreviousNext

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing a sex trafficking case uncovered in February at a hotel in Anandpur Sahib has summoned former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa for questioning on June 22. The investigation follows an FIR registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Police have not disclosed details of Sandoa's involvement. Sandoa denies any wrongdoing, calling the summons politically motivated and alleging attempts to tarnish his reputation due to his anti-corruption stance.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 65%, Centre 25%, Right 10%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 88/100 — critical public interest.

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

  • thestatesman— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
  • thetribune— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
65%25%10%
Sentiment
30%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 65%● Center 25%● Right 10%

The articles present perspectives from both law enforcement and the former MLA, reflecting official investigative actions alongside Sandoa's claims of political victimization. Coverage includes police procedural details without speculation, while also reporting Sandoa's denial and allegations of conspiracy, thus representing both the investigative and political viewpoints involved.

Sentiment — Negative (30/100)

The overall tone is neutral and factual, focusing on the ongoing investigation and official summons. While Sandoa's statements introduce a defensive and critical sentiment regarding political motives, the articles maintain an objective stance by reporting facts and statements without emotive language or judgment.

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
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thestatesmanSex racket probe reaches former Punjab AAP MLA, SIT issues summonsLeftNegative
thetribuneFormer AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa summoned in immoral trafficking case - The TribuneLeftNegative

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 18 Jun, 05:17 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune18 Jun, 05:17 am
    Former AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa summoned in immoral trafficking case - The Tribune
  2. 2
    thestatesman18 Jun, 09:04 am
    Sex racket probe reaches former Punjab AAP MLA, SIT issues summons

Lens Score breakdown

88/100
Public interest95/100
Coverage gap100%

Critical story with high public interest and significant coverage gap — major outlets are underreporting this.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • abuse of power

    This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.

  • sexual misconduct

    This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Punjab PolicePolice Station Sadar RoparOffice of DSP RoparDeputy Superintendent of PolicePolice Station Anandpur SahibAnandpur Sahib Police StationSpecial Investigation Team
Political
Aam Aadmi PartyAAPRopar Assembly ConstituencyFormer MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa
Enforcement
Punjab PoliceDSPSHOSpecial Investigation TeamPolice

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Rupnagar, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
18 Jun 2026
Key entities
Deputy superintendent of policeMember of the Legislative Assembly (India)RupnagarAam Aadmi PartyAnandpur SahibFirst information reportSpecial Investigation Team (India)ShutoutRupnagar districtState governments of IndiaThe Tribune (Chandigarh)Electoral district