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This template is used to create an infobox for a controversy, scandal, or similar contentious event.
Usage
{{Infobox controversy
| name =
| subheader =
| image =
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| date =
| also_known_as =
| place =
| coordinates =
| type =
| cause =
| motive =
| target =
| participants =
| outcome =
| casualties =
| deaths =
| injuries =
| missing =
| arrests =
| convicted =
| charges =
| litigation =
| verdict =
| sentence =
| awards =
| website =
| notes =
| below =
}}
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Title of the infobox (defaults to page name) |
| subheader | Subtitle or secondary title |
| image | Image filename (without "File:" prefix) |
| image_size | Width of the image (e.g., "250px") |
| alt | Alt text for the image |
| caption | Caption below the image |
| date | Date(s) of the controversy |
| also_known_as | Alternative names or titles |
| place | Location where the controversy occurred |
| coordinates | Geographic coordinates (use {{coord}}) |
| type | Nature of the controversy (e.g., "Political scandal", "Academic fraud") |
| cause | Underlying cause(s) of the controversy |
| motive | Alleged or proven motive(s) |
| target | Person(s) or entity targeted |
| participants | Key individuals or groups involved |
| outcome | Result or resolution of the controversy |
| casualties | Total casualties (if applicable) |
| deaths | Number of deaths |
| injuries | Number of injuries |
| missing | Number of missing persons |
| arrests | Number of arrests made |
| convicted | Number convicted |
| charges | Criminal charges filed |
| litigation | Lawsuits or legal proceedings |
| verdict | Verdict in any trial |
| sentence | Sentence imposed |
| awards | Awards given related to the controversy |
| website | Official website |
| notes | Additional notes |
| below | Text to display at the bottom |
Example
{{Infobox controversy
| name = NEET Paper Leak 2026
| date = 3 May 2026 – 21 June 2026
| place = [[India]]
| type = [[Educational scandal]]
| cause = Systemic breach in paper-setting phase
| participants = [[National Testing Agency|NTA]], [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]], coaching syndicates
| outcome = Exam cancelled; re-test held; 13 arrested
| arrests = 13
}}