Bihar Man Uses Crane to Place SUV on Rooftop to Prevent Theft
In Gopalganj, Bihar, a man named Manoj Yadav used a crane to lift his Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUV onto the rooftop of his two-storey house to protect it from theft while he works abroad. The video of this unusual method has gone viral on social media, sparking discussions about vehicle safety and the practicality of placing a heavy SUV on a residential roof. Details about the building's load capacity and permissions remain unclear.
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 (50/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, oneindia. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
oneindia broke this story on 7 Sept, 08:24 am. Other outlets followed.
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