FIR Filed Against Officials in Multi-Crore Malakpur Panchayat Funds Scam
Ludhiana police have registered an FIR against 13-14 individuals, including former block development officers, panchayat secretaries, and a sarpanch, over alleged multi-crore financial irregularities in Malakpur village's panchayat funds from 2013 to 2024. The complaint, filed by resident Nazar Singh, alleges misuse of approximately Rs 13.74 crore received as compensation and government grants, with irregular expenditures and missing audit records. Authorities are investigating violations of procedures and possible embezzlement involving village development projects.
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 (28/100). Lens Score 80/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 29 Jul, 10:14 pm. Other outlets followed.
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