KDMC Issues Show-Cause Notice Over Discrepancy in Kalyan Dog Bite Figures
The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) issued a show-cause notice to Dr. Sandeep Pagare, Medical Officer at Rukminibai Hospital, after he reportedly gave inflated figures of stray dog bite cases to the media. While hospital records showed 58 patients treated on Sunday, Dr. Pagare claimed 110 to 130 people were bitten. KDMC's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Deepa Shukla, requested a written explanation within 24 hours, citing concerns that unverified information caused public panic in Kalyan.
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 55/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 12 Aug, 08:20 am. Other outlets followed.