Veterinarians Remove Polythene Bag from Injured Cobra's Stomach in Hisar
Veterinary surgeons at Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar performed a rare hour-long surgery to remove a black polythene bag from the stomach of an injured five-foot cobra. The snake, brought in by local rescuer Gaurav, was anaesthetised and carefully handled during the procedure. This is the first reported case of polythene ingestion in a snake at the university. Post-surgery, the cobra is under observation before planned release into the wild.
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 positive (72/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward veterinary medical event without political framing. Coverage focuses on the surgical procedure, the veterinary team's efforts, and the involvement of a local snake rescuer. There is no evident political perspective or partisan interpretation, reflecting neutral reporting centered on animal welfare and veterinary science.
The tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, emphasizing the successful completion of a rare surgical procedure and the careful handling of the injured cobra. The coverage highlights veterinary expertise and animal rescue efforts without sensationalism or negative language, maintaining an informative and respectful sentiment.
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