Search Underway After Journalist Jumps Into Burhidihing River from Margherita Bridge
Police and the State Disaster Response Force are searching the swollen Burhidihing River after journalist Ujjal Choudhury reportedly jumped from the new Margherita bridge. Choudhury was traveling by scooter with colleague Nitul Bharali, who said Choudhury asked him to stop before jumping. The search is hindered by strong currents and rising water levels due to continuous rain. Authorities have launched an investigation into the unclear circumstances surrounding the incident.
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 negative (35/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: northeastnow, theassamtribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theassamtribune broke this story on 26 Jul, 10:39 am. Other outlets followed.