Drug Problem Highlighted by Wall Message in Bathinda's Doomwali Village
In Bathinda's Doomwali village, the phrase "Chitta hi chitta" appeared on walls, highlighting ongoing drug issues despite recent police operations. Authorities acknowledge the area's drug problem, with multiple cases registered and narcotics seized. Residents report easy heroin availability and allege some police tip-offs to peddlers, though others commend enforcement efforts. BJP leaders question the effectiveness of the Aam Aadmi Party government's anti-drug campaign, while investigations into the wall writings continue amid community concerns.
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 negative (38/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 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 (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 25 Oct, 03:46 am. Other outlets followed.