CBI Files FIR Over Missing 31.65 Kg Silver at BHEL Gurugram Plant
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR regarding the disappearance of 31.65 kg of silver, valued at around Rs 71 lakh, from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd's Amorphous Silicon Solar Cell Plant in Gurugram. The shortage was discovered during a physical verification in February 2024. The FIR names plant head Dr Bharat Kumar Pant and material management in-charge Ashish Kumar, citing alleged criminal conspiracy, disappearance of evidence, and breach of trust. The inquiry noted missing inventory records and halted annual verifications after 2019.
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 (32/100). Lens Score 63/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 18 Sept, 12:03 am. Other outlets followed.