Kerala Driver Falls Asleep in Car on Busy Road, Causing Traffic Disruption
In Kottayam, Kerala, a driver named Jobin Johny stopped his car in the middle of a busy road at Athirampuzha Palli Junction and fell asleep behind the wheel, causing a significant traffic jam. Locals and motorists tried to wake him by shaking the car and knocking on the window. Police found alcohol bottles in the vehicle and took the driver into custody, registering a case for driving under the influence and obstructing traffic. The incident drew attention on social media, with some users humorously comparing the driver to 'Kumbhkaran.'
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 (56/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 24 Aug, 11:38 am. Other outlets followed.
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