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In Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, a monkey snatched a bag containing around Rs 2 lakh from lawyer Ravindra near the district court complex. The monkey climbed a neem tree, tore open the bag, and scattered currency notes, causing a crowd to gather and collect the falling cash. Videos of the incident went viral online. Lawyers reportedly recovered between Rs 1.91 lakh and Rs 1.95 lakh, with some reports noting a small amount missing. Police have been informed, and locals cited frequent monkey disturbances in the area.
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (65/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The articles primarily present a straightforward account of the incident without political framing. They include perspectives from the affected lawyer, eyewitnesses, and local authorities, focusing on the unusual event and its aftermath. There is no evident political agenda or partisan interpretation, with coverage centered on the factual details and public reactions.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly amused, emphasizing the bizarre and unexpected nature of the event. While the incident caused temporary chaos, the coverage highlights the recovery of most cash and the viral nature of the videos, with some social media amusement noted. There is no negative or critical sentiment toward any party involved.
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indiatoday | Video: Monkey's 'money rain' leaves UP crowd scrambling for notes | Center | Neutral |
| wion | Monkey heist! Notes rain from tree after bag with Rs 2 lakh snatched in UP's Bulandshahr court - WATCH | Center | Positive |
| thetribune | Monkey snatches bag with Rs 2 lakh in Bulandshahr court; rains notes from tree - The Tribune | Center |
english broke this story on 31 May, 07:35 am. Other outlets followed.
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
| Positive |
| news18 | Monkey snatches bag with Rs 2 lakh in Bulandshahr court; rains notes from tree | Center | Neutral |
| republicworld | Mischievous Monkey Showers Rs 2 Lakh From Tree After Bizarre Heist In Bulandshahr, Video Goes Viral | Center | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | Video: Monkey Snatches Lawyer's 2 Lakh Bag, Showers Currency Notes From Tree In Bulandshahr | Center | Neutral |
| english | Monkey Showers Rs 2 Lakh From Tree In UP, Video Goes Viral | Center | Positive |
