Violence at Kolkata's SRFTI Leads to FIRs and Suspension of Academic Activities
Violence occurred on September 27, 2026, at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute during a clash between students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) over the use of campus premises for an event. The confrontation led to injuries and multiple FIRs, with allegations from both sides. The institute suspended academic activities and asked students to vacate the campus amid ongoing protests. A Special Investigation Team was formed to investigate the incidents and security measures have been strengthened.
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 (38/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 25 Oct, 04:03 am. Other outlets followed.