Police Investigate Viral Video of Alcohol Consumption by Staff at Bihar Hospital
A viral CCTV video from Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital in Bihar shows four staff members, including three women and one man, consuming alcohol inside the hospital's emergency or surgical building. The footage, dated June 9, 2026, has raised concerns about workplace discipline and security in the government hospital, especially since Bihar prohibits alcohol consumption. Police have registered an FIR and initiated an investigation, while hospital authorities are reviewing the incident. The identities and employment status of those involved remain unconfirmed.
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 (45/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 14 Oct, 02:22 pm. Other outlets followed.