'How Long To Die After Falling From Hill': What Missing Bengaluru Techie Searched Before Trek; Police Eye Suicide
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News india 'How Long To Die After Falling From Hill': What Missing Bengaluru Techie Searched Before Trek; Police Eye Suicide 'How Long To Die After Falling From Hill': What Missing Bengaluru Techie Searched Before Trek; Police Eye Suicide Published By, Last Updated: August 11, 2026, 12:55 IST Police probing Bengaluru techie Advait Upadhyay’s disappearance found alleged AI searches about how long it could take to die after falling from Shivagange Hill. Police and rescue teams continue searching Shivagange Hills for missing tech professional Advait Upadhyay. (Photo: Social Media) Police investigating the disappearance of 31-year-old Bengaluru-based tech professional Advait Upadhyay are examining a possible suicide angle after allegedly finding searches on his laptop about the consequences of falling from Shivagange Hill, including how long it could take to die. Upadhyay, a native of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, went missing after travelling to Shivagange in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru Rural district for trekking on August 7. A major search operation has been underway to trace him, with police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fire and emergency personnel and others scouring the difficult terrain. What Police Found On His Laptop According to an IANS report citing police sources, investigators recovered a laptop from Upadhyay’s residence and accessed it as part of the probe.
Police allegedly found that Upadhyay had used an AI tool to search for information about the time it would take to die if he fell from Shivagange Hill. Investigators also reportedly found searches related to the height of the hill and the possible consequences of a fall. According to the police sources cited by IANS, an AI-generated response allegedly suggested that a person falling from the hill at around 7.30 am could potentially die. These searches, along with other evidence gathered during the investigation, have led police to examine the possibility that Upadhyay may have planned to take his own life. Police have, however, not confirmed that Upadhyay died and are continuing efforts to locate him. Police Suspect He May Have Reached Shivagange Earlier Investigators are also examining Upadhyay’s movements before his disappearance. According to IANS, police suspect that he may have travelled to Shivagange on August 4 itself, three days before his reported trekking trip on August 7. On August 7, Upadhyay reportedly began trekking at Shivagange. Soon after starting the trek, he sent a photograph to the woman to whom he was engaged. He subsequently became unreachable. Police have also obtained a photograph taken by another tourist that reportedly shows Upadhyay at the hilltop.
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