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Bengaluru techie missing after solo trek to Shivagange Hill
Advait Upadhyay, a 31-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru's Kadugodi area, has been missing since Friday after embarking on a solo trek to Shivagange Hill in Bengaluru Rural district. He informed his fiancée…
The Story in Brief
Advait Upadhyay, a 31-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru's Kadugodi area, has been missing since Friday after embarking on a solo trek to Shivagange Hill in Bengaluru Rural district. He informed his fiancée about the trek around 7:30 am but did not return. CCTV footage captured him parking his rented motorcycle at the hill's base before beginning the ascent.
Police recovered the parked motorcycle but found his mobile phone switched off. The last location of his phone was traced to an area not on the trekking route. Authorities deployed search-and-rescue teams with drones, spending over six hours scouring the area around Shantala Drop, a dangerous cliff point on the hill. The search continues.
The Indian Opinion
The coverage of this missing person case leans heavily on mystery rather than practical information. Terms like 'deepening the mystery' and 'treacherous terrain' create drama but offer little for public safety. The core facts are simple: a man went trekking alone, parked his bike, and his phone last pinged off-route. Readers would benefit from clear advice on trekking safety and tracking apps, not sensational phrasing. A key question remains unanswered: was the route clearly marked and did he carry adequate supplies?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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