Constable Carries Woman's Body Nearly One Kilometre in Tungabhadra River Recovery
In Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, police constable G. Ranga Swamy recovered the body of Jayashree, a 41-year-old woman who allegedly ended her life in the Tungabhadra river. After spotting the body floating in the river near Mantralayam, he carried it on his shoulders through nearly a kilometre of rocky, hazardous terrain to the riverbank. The constable's efforts, undertaken due to the difficult conditions and lack of assistance, were praised on social media and highlighted the risks faced by police personnel during such recoveries.
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 positive (65/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 12 Oct, 03:08 pm. Other outlets followed.