Former RG Kar Hospital Principal Questions by ED in Financial Irregularities Case
Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning regarding alleged financial irregularities at the hospital. The ED is investigating claims that funds were siphoned off through transactions involving contractors and their associates. Ghosh had previously skipped two summons, requesting extensions and video conferencing options, which the ED declined. He was earlier arrested by the CBI in connection with the case following a trainee doctor's rape and murder at the hospital.
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 69/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 10 Nov, 11:15 am. Other outlets followed.