Hyderabad Police Deny Claims of Gold-Plated Ganesh Idol in Goshamahal
Hyderabad's Goshamahal police have clarified that claims about the 'Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh 2026' idol being made of Panchaloha, coated with 24-carat gold, and studded with over 380,000 American diamonds are false and misleading. The idol, which attracted attention during Ganesh festivities, is not composed or decorated as widely reported on social media. Police allege some organisers promoted these exaggerated claims to benefit Lee Chee Pearls and Jewels commercially and urged the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports.
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 (46/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 18 Sept, 05:43 am. Other outlets followed.
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