Indian Couple Reports Harassment by Three Men During Serbia Trip
An Indian couple, Aparna Malu and Ajmal Kolumbil, reported being harassed by three men while filming a travel vlog in Serbia. The men allegedly pulled Aparna's bag and dress as the couple walked down stairs. Upon confrontation, one man suggested the perpetrator had mental health issues. The men fled after realizing they were being recorded, using expletives. The incident has drawn social media attention, with calls for action against the harassers.
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 negative (32/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 20 Jul, 11:11 am. Other outlets followed.