Railways Respond After Man Assaults Passengers With Belt From Another Moving Train

Social media has grown to be an extraordinarily powerful tool in today’s linked society. It is capable of instantly reaching millions of people with information. It completely changed how we exchange information and communicate. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram allow news and content to spread rapidly across the globe. Although this ability may be used for good, it can also reveal humanity’s darker side.

One such instance that caught the attention of the internet community and caused considerable outrage was a viral video showing a guy brutally attacking passengers from another moving train with a belt. This terrible event highlighted the alarming lengths to which some people would go as well as the difficulties encountered by passengers on train rides.

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Video of a man assaulting other passengers of the train went viral

A frightening occurrence recently took place aboard a train traveling through the Bihar region of Chapra. The incident was caught on a smartphone camera and showed a guy ruthlessly striking neighboring train passengers with a belt.

While he launched vicious attacks on innocent people, the attacker appeared to be harboring an unexplainable fury. The shocking video quickly became popular on social media, spreading like wildfire and generating tremendous outrage and disgust among viewers.

देव/Twitter

Have a look at the video,

यह व्यक्ति दुसरे ट्रेन में दरवाजे के पास बैठे लोगों को बेल्ट से मार रहा है, क्या यह सही है 🤔

इस व्यक्ति के बेल्ट से मारने के कारण दरवाजे में बैठा व्यक्ति ट्रेन से गिर भी सकतें है,बड़ी दुर्घटना भी हो सकती है
कृपया ऐसे आसामाजिक आतंकी लोगों पर कड़ी कार्यवाही करें 🙏@RailMinIndia… pic.twitter.com/BQEgHWe9rO

— देव 🚩 (@I_DEV_1993) July 7, 2023

In addition to traumatizing individuals directly engaged, the video made people made daily commuters fearful and uneasy. While many people called him a psychopath and crazy, others raised their voices for better security arrangements on trains.

Railways reacted to the viral video

When the video gained popularity on social media, law enforcement officials, railroad officials, and concerned individuals began to take notice. Authorities responded quickly to the incident and began a comprehensive investigation to find and capture the attacker. The public uproar on social media platforms has sparked discussions on security precautions and the requirement for better surveillance systems on trains to prevent such violent attacks.

Replying to the above-mentioned tweet, the official Twitter account of East Central Railway tweeted,

“Thanks for letting us know, action is being taken.”

अवगत कराने के लिए धन्यवाद, कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित की जा रही है।

— East Central Railway (@ECRlyHJP) July 7, 2023

The event highlighted how exposed individuals are when riding trains, where crimes like theft, harassment, and violence may happen. As a result, many people were left questioning the safety and security provided during their railway journeys. Unfortunately, the exact time and place of the occurrence are yet unknown.