SDRF Jawan Rescues Devotee Swept Away by Ganga Currents in Haridwar
An SDRF jawan in Haridwar's Kangra Ghat rescued a Shiva devotee from Noida who was swept away by the strong currents of the River Ganga during a holy dip. The rescue, captured on video and shared by Uttarakhand Police, shows the jawan diving into the river and bringing the man safely to shore with assistance from other SDRF personnel. The incident occurred amid the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage, prompting praise for the jawan's bravery and calls for improved safety measures at the ghat.
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 (76/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Jul, 03:39 am. Other outlets followed.
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