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In Odisha's Boudh district, Krushna Chandra Sahu, an elderly paralysed man, survived a four-hour ordeal when a venomous snake entered his home through an open window and coiled around his hand and a nearby chair. Unable to move due to a prior stroke, he remained still to avoid provoking the snake. His family carefully monitored the situation and eventually freed him without the snake biting him, highlighting a rare survival story.
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The articles present a straightforward human-interest story focusing on the incident without political framing. Both sources emphasize the man's paralysis and the family's cautious response, avoiding political or ideological commentary. The coverage centers on the event's facts and personal survival, reflecting neutral reporting without partisan perspectives.
The tone across the articles is primarily neutral to cautiously positive, highlighting the man's survival despite a dangerous situation. While the incident is described as frightening, the focus on the safe outcome and the family's careful actions conveys a sense of relief and resilience rather than alarm or negativity.
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| freepressjournal | Paralysed Odisha Man Survives 4 Hours Trapped By Venomous Snake Wrapped Around His Hand | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | Paralysed Odisha man trapped by venomous snake for 4 hours, survives without a bite | Center | Neutral |
indiatoday broke this story on 31 May, 06:50 am. Other outlets followed.
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
