Search Continues for Missing Techie Advait Upadhyay Near Shivagange Hill
Advait Upadhyay, a 31-year-old tech professional and IIT alumnus, has been missing since August 7 after a solo trek to Shivagange Hill in Bengaluru Rural. Despite extensive search efforts involving police, NDRF, SDRF, forest officials, and drone teams, no confirmed trace of him has been found. Investigators are examining his digital activity, including searches related to the hill and suicide locations, and his personal life. A drone recently spotted an object resembling a human body near the dangerous Shantala Drop, but its identity remains unconfirmed.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 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 (42/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, thehindu, thestatesman, news18, news18, ndtv, hindustantimes, freepressjournal, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 9 Aug, 08:35 am. Other outlets followed.