Former Madhya Pradesh OSD Deepam Raichura Suspended Over Liquor Shop Allotment Irregularities
An inquiry and suspension have been initiated against Deepam Raichura, former officer on special duty to Madhya Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, over alleged financial irregularities in liquor shop allotments in Bhopal. Accusations include favouring Rohit Gogia using fake fixed deposit receipts worth over Rs 2.75 crore, violating security deposit norms, and accepting payments from unauthorized individuals. The excise department is investigating these claims, with reports expected to be submitted to the state government soon.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 18%, Centre 82%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (26/100). Lens Score 67/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 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 (25–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 12 Oct, 09:31 pm. Other outlets followed.