Kannur University Assistant Professor Sentenced to Six Years for Financial Irregularities
A Kerala court sentenced Dr. N K Deepak, an assistant professor at Kannur University's Swami Anandatheertha Campus, to six years in prison and fined him ₹80,000 for financial irregularities. He was found guilty of forging documents to falsely show the appointment of a professional assistant in the Physics Department and misappropriating university funds by claiming salary payments for the non-existent employee. The Vigilance Kannur Unit investigated and filed charges leading to the conviction.
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 (28/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 17 Sept, 11:02 am. Other outlets followed.
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