378 Arrested, Rs 64 Crore Drugs Seized in West Bengal Week-Long Anti-Narcotics Drive
West Bengal authorities arrested 378 individuals and seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 64 crore during a week-long anti-drug operation from October 31 to November 7. The crackdown led to 212 cases under the NDPS Act, destruction of illegal ganja cultivation over nearly 100 acres, attachment of properties valued at Rs 1 crore, and initiation of 68 financial investigations. The campaign also included 215 public awareness events, reflecting the state government's commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 70%, Right 30%). Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, thetribune, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 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 (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 7 Nov, 10:10 pm. Other outlets followed.