Hisar Police Clarify IIT Baba Abhay Singh Grewal Is Alive Amid Death Rumors
Rumors claiming the death of IIT Baba, Abhay Singh Grewal, in Hisar circulated widely on social media but were confirmed false by Hisar Police. The deceased was Rahul Jain, a local resident and IIT Roorkee alumnus, whose death was mistakenly linked to the spiritual figure known from the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. Authorities urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information to prevent further misinformation.
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 neutral (52/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: oneindia, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 16 Oct, 07:27 am. Other outlets followed.