ACB Identifies Preliminary 1.18 Crore Loss in Guntur Municipal Tender Probe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has identified a preliminary financial loss of 1.18 crore in the Guntur Municipal Corporation due to alleged irregularities in tendering and bill payments for works between 2017-18 and 2024-25. The probe covers 152 municipal works after removing duplicates, with searches conducted at GMC premises. Investigations focus on manipulated tender percentages, missing documents, and discrepancies in payments. The ACB continues detailed scrutiny, noting that the total loss may increase as pending dues and missing records are examined.
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 (33/100). Lens Score 59/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 25 Aug, 06:00 pm. Other outlets followed.
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