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During a pre-monsoon cleaning drive at Kolkata's Surendranath College, two suitcases containing termite-damaged currency notes, mostly Rs 100 and Rs 500 denominations, were discovered in a locked students' union room. The estimated cash value ranges from over Rs 1 lakh to claims of nearly Rs 1 crore. Police seized the cash and documents, launching an investigation into its origin and storage. Additionally, a firearm, liquor bottles, condom packets, and two semi-furnished bedrooms were found, prompting political controversy and allegations involving Trinamool Congress leaders. Authorities are probing misuse of college premises and financial irregularities.
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 44%, Centre 38%, Right 18%). Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The article group presents perspectives from multiple political stakeholders, including allegations by BJP leaders against Trinamool Congress members regarding misuse of college premises and financial irregularities. Coverage includes official police statements and college authorities' accounts, reflecting both administrative and opposition viewpoints. The framing highlights a political controversy without endorsing any side, maintaining a focus on facts and ongoing investigations.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to cautious, emphasizing factual reporting of discoveries and investigations. While some sources note political accusations and controversies, the language remains descriptive without overtly positive or negative sentiment. The coverage balances the seriousness of the findings with procedural updates, reflecting a measured approach to a developing story.
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| republicworld | Termites Eat Rs 1 Lakh Cash Stashed In 'Secret Room' Of Kolkata's Surendranath College; Pics Go Viral | Left | Negative |
| indianexpress | Termite-infested cash and firearm found inside Surendranath College room: Day later, TMC leader booked | Left | Negative |
| english | Rs 1 Crore Cash, Revolver, Condoms Found In Locked Surendranath College Union Room; Probe Begins | Center-left |
indiatoday broke this story on 2 Jun, 06:32 pm. Other outlets followed.
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
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This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
| Negative |
| news18 | Termite-Eaten Cash In Suitcases, A Firearm In A Locked Room: What Was Found At This Kolkata College? | Center | Negative |
| thehindu | Currency notes worth more than one lakh damaged by termites found in Kolkata college union room | Center | Negative |
| indiatoday | Rs 1 crore cash, bedrooms, gun, condoms in Kolkata college: Tip of the iceberg? | Right | Negative |
| timesnow | Two Bags Filled With Cash Recovered From Student Union's Room In Kolkata College Breaking News | Left | Negative |
| ndtv | Video: Rs 1 Lakh Termite-Infested Cash Found In Kolkata College Union Room | Center | Negative |
| english | Breaking News: Huge Cash Recovery Inside Surendranath College Campus | Left | Negative |
| economictimes | Termite-damaged cash worth over Rs 1 lakh found in Kolkata college union room; probe under way | Center | Neutral |
| thetelegraph | Termite-eaten cash and gun discovered in Sealdah's Surendranath College during anti-mosquito drive | Left | Negative |
| indiatoday | Termite-damaged cash worth Rs 1 crore found in Kolkata college union room | Center | Negative |
