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Punjab Board Requests Vigilance Probe into Group B Exam Paper Leak Allegations

Analysed 21 Jan 2026·2 sources analysed·Bathinda, India·Politics
Punjab Board Requests Vigilance Probe into Group B Exam Paper Leak AllegationsPreviousNext

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has requested the Vigilance Bureau to investigate allegations of a paper leak in the Group B recruitment exam held on December 21, 2025. The exam, conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University for over 400 posts, saw five toppers from Bathinda, including family members, raising suspicions. A complaint noted that some toppers had previously failed similar exams, prompting a preliminary inquiry before the formal investigation.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 93%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
5%93%2%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Jan 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 93%● Right 2%

The articles present a straightforward report focusing on the investigation of alleged exam malpractice without political framing. The coverage centers on official actions by the Punjab government and the Vigilance Bureau, reflecting an administrative perspective. There is no evident partisan commentary or political interpretation, maintaining a neutral stance.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, reporting on the suspicion and subsequent investigation without emotive language. The coverage neither condemns nor defends the candidates or authorities, instead emphasizing procedural developments and official responses.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribune5 job exam toppers from Bathinda, VB to probe 'paper leak' - The TribuneCenterNeutral
thetribune5 job exam toppers from Bathinda, VB to probe 'paper leak' - The TribuneCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 20 Jan, 09:14 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune20 Jan, 09:14 pm
    5 job exam toppers from Bathinda, VB to probe 'paper leak' - The Tribune
  2. 2
    thetribune21 Jan, 02:26 am
    5 job exam toppers from Bathinda, VB to probe 'paper leak' - The Tribune

Lens Score breakdown

40/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Education DepartmentPunjab GovernmentSubordinate Services Selection BoardChief Director, Vigilance Bureau, PunjabGuru Nanak Dev University
Enforcement
Vigilance Bureau, Punjab

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Bathinda, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
21 Jan 2026
Key entities
BathindaThe Tribune (Chandigarh)Government of Punjab, IndiaPunjab, IndiaGuru Nanak Dev UniversityNawabTehsildar