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Published 14:45 IST, September 21st 2024

Viral Video: Man's Selfie Near Train Tracks Takes a Dangerous Turn, Escapes Death by Seconds

The viral video shows a man in Darjeeling performing a dangerous stunt in pursuit of the perfect selfie.

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Viral Video:  A video of a man performing a very dangerous stunt in Darjeeling and putting his life at risk for a selfie has gone viral on the internet. 

In a viral video, the man has been identified as Sonu. He can be seen standing on a toy train track, trying to take a selfie while the train approaches. Despite the train's horn blaring and his wife screaming in fear, Sonu refuses to move, focusing solely on capturing the 'perfect shot'.

The video's caption reads, ‘Narrow escape in the pursuit of a selfie.’

The video, shared on Instagram three days ago, has since crossed over 5.5 million views, sparking widespread outrage and concern. 

Social media users have expressed their shock at the man's reckless behavior, criticizing him for putting his life and others in danger.

In the video, just as the train inches closer, a passerby quickly intervenes, dragging Sonu off the tracks, narrowly avoiding what could have been a horrific accident.

Many Instagram users tagged the Railway Protection Force (RPF), urging them to take legal action against the man. One user wrote, "He should face consequences for his foolishness." Another commented, "I have no sympathy for people like this. Let him die." Yet, a few viewers dismissed the event as a staged act, with one commenting sarcastically, "Nice script.”

Updated 14:45 IST, September 21st 2024