ED Attaches Assets Linked to UKSSSC Paper Leak Scam Involving Former BJP Leader
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately Rs 63.3 lakh linked to the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) paper leak scam involving the 2016 and 2021 exams. Investigations revealed that Hakam Singh Rawat, a former BJP leader, allegedly received around Rs 95 lakh from candidates and attempted to disguise these funds as legitimate income. The probe uncovered collusion between RMS Tech Solutions employees, public officials, and intermediaries in leaking confidential exam papers, prompting ongoing money laundering investigations.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 52%, Centre 48%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (29/100). Lens Score 65/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, wion, indianexpress, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (22–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 1 Aug, 04:52 pm. Other outlets followed.