Karnataka High Court Reconstitutes SIT, Appoints ADGP R. Hitendra as Chief Investigator
The Karnataka High Court has reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam. ADGP R. Hitendra has been appointed as the new SIT chief, replacing DGP Alok Kumar, while ADGP Soumendu Mukherjee replaces Diya Gopinathan. The court directed the state government not to transfer SIT members from Bengaluru until the investigation concludes, emphasizing the need for an independent and credible inquiry.
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 (50/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 2 Nov, 02:21 pm. Other outlets followed.
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