SDRF Jawan Rescues Drowning Devotee from Ganga During Haridwar Pilgrimage
During the Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar, an SDRF jawan rescued a drowning devotee from the strong currents of the River Ganga at Kangra Ghat. The rescue, captured on video and shared by Uttarakhand Police, showed the jawan diving in immediately to save the man, identified as a 23-year-old from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The SDRF team provided first aid, and the devotee's condition was stable. The incident highlighted the importance of vigilance and safety measures amid large pilgrim gatherings.
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 (75/100). 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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