Muzaffarpur: A video of a young man in Muzaffarpur lying under a high-speed train to create a social media reel has gone viral, drawing widespread criticism and prompting action from railway authorities.
The 30-second clip shows the man, identified as Pinkesh, lying face down on the railway tracks as a train speeds over him. The background music of the video features the song Jiya Jiya Ho Bihar Ke Lala. The video, shared on Instagram, has received 214,000 likes, with many users urging him not to attempt such life-threatening stunts.
Authorities step in after complaints
Following public complaints and social media tags directed at Bihar Police, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), and the Railway Ministry, the Eastern Central Railway (ECR) instructed the Sonpur and Muzaffarpur RPF units to investigate the incident and take action.
In the footage, Pinkesh can be seen waiting near the railway tracks before moving onto the track just seconds before the train arrives. As the train, traveling at around 100 km/h, approaches, he adjusts his position and remains motionless as about 24 coaches pass over him. The video does not show him getting up from the track, but he reportedly walked away unharmed. A friend standing nearby filmed the stunt.
The video was posted with the caption King of Bihar… Pinkesh’s social media bio describes his first love as his mother and his second love as his wife. He has also shared a link to his YouTube channel.
Filming reels on railway tracks is illegal
Railway authorities have warned that making reels, filming videos, or taking selfies on railway tracks, stations, or premises is a punishable offense.
- Those caught filming in railway areas or in front of moving trains can be fined Rs 3,000. Failure to pay may result in up to six months in jail.
- Railway officials also have the authority to monitor and investigate social media accounts posting such content.
- The rules have been enforced to ensure passenger safety and prevent disruptions to rail operations.
The RPF and Government Railway Police (GRP) have stated that an FIR will be registered against individuals who violate these regulations or put others at risk in the process.
