Needle Found in Toddler’s Body After Treatment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital
A needle was found lodged near the ribs of a one-and-a-quarter-year-old child, Advika, who was treated at Kottayam Medical College Hospital after birth. The family alleges medical negligence, claiming the needle was left during treatment. The needle was detected during an examination at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital and removed surgically. Police have registered a case, and separate inquiries by child rights and women’s departments are ongoing. The hospital’s internal inquiry found no lapse and questioned the needle’s origin.
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 neutral (46/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 15 Sept, 02:45 pm. Other outlets followed.
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