Punjab Deputy Director Booked in Rs 1.80-Crore Fund Misuse Case
The Vigilance Bureau has booked Arun Sharma, deputy director in Punjab's Rural Development and Panchayats Department and former additional deputy commissioner (development) of Ferozepur, in connection with a Rs 1.80-crore scam involving unauthorized fund transfers. The alleged misuse of digital signatures of former BDPO Kirandeep Kaur led to payments to a private contractor without material delivery. Sharma denies involvement, stating the scam occurred after his tenure began and pledges cooperation. A departmental inquiry found irregularities and recommended investigation.
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 (40/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 11 Aug, 08:25 pm. Other outlets followed.
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