Kolkata School Files Police Complaint Over Parcel Proposing Islamic Curriculum
Jadavpur Vidyapith, a state-run school in Kolkata, filed a police complaint after receiving a registered parcel containing Islamic religious books, including the Quran, and a letter proposing the inclusion of Islamic teachings in its curriculum. The headmaster expressed concerns about the unsolicited demand and student safety, noting the school's secular approach. Police have launched an investigation to identify the sender and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the parcel's origin.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 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 (49/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, freepressjournal, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 27 Sept, 11:27 am. Other outlets followed.