ED Questions Sabarimala Tantri Rajeevaru in Gold Misappropriation Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru regarding a money laundering probe linked to the alleged misappropriation of gold from the temple's Dwarapalaka plates and doorframes. Rajeevaru, accused in two related cases, was granted bail last month due to lack of evidence. The ED's investigation, based on Kerala police FIRs and supervised by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), also involves other officials and individuals connected to the temple's administration.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 33%, Centre 60%, Right 7%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, news18, thehindu, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 4 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 (30–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 3 Mar, 05:02 pm. Other outlets followed.