Heroin Addiction Rises in Northeast India Amid Shifting Drug Networks
Northeast India is facing a growing drug addiction crisis as heroin, once mainly trafficked through the region, is now widely available locally, especially in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Recovering users and grassroots groups highlight the devastating impact on families and communities. Authorities continue to target trafficking networks linked to Myanmar, while local efforts focus on rehabilitation and support. The crisis has shifted from border control to addressing addiction within homes and communities.
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 (43/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 26 Jul, 01:10 am. Other outlets followed.
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