Haryana Reports Highest Drug Registrations Among 31-45 Age Group, Sirsa Tops Districts
Haryana's government data shows the 31-45 age group accounts for about 43% of the state's 2,42,302 registered substance-use cases, with bhukki and opium being the most abused. Sirsa district, bordering Punjab, has the highest patient registrations at 35,992. The data includes 1,702 cases involving minors and highlights a significant gender disparity, with over 1.5 lakh male patients compared to around 1,300 females and a smaller transgender group. Officials note patients often use multiple substances, explaining registration count differences. Special teams have been set up to address the issue in affected districts.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 50%, Right 50%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 11 Oct, 08:05 pm. Other outlets followed.