Inquiry Launched into Death of 11-Year-Old at Kolkata Medical College
An 11-year-old boy, Pavan Yadav, died within 90 minutes of admission to Kolkata Medical College after receiving injections for abdominal pain. The family alleges medical negligence, disputing the number of injections given and the absence of senior doctors. Hospital authorities reported the boy went into cardiac arrest after treatment and have formed a four-member inquiry committee to investigate. Tensions arose on hospital grounds, leading to clashes between relatives and police. The committee is expected to submit findings within 24 hours.
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 (36/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 25 Oct, 03:59 pm. Other outlets followed.
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