SOCIAL MEDIA STUNT GOES OFF THE RAILS, LITERALLY!

There’s dedication to your craft… and then there’s dedication to becoming viral.

In an attempt to chase viral fame, a man from Unnao decided that the best way to capture attention was not through talent, timing, or originality, but by placing himself flat on a live railway track and letting a train thunder over him.

The video, filmed near Kusumbhi station, shows Ranjit Chaurasia lying completely motionless as a train zooms above. Background music blasts dramatically, heightening the tension. Within seconds, he casually gets up, dusts himself off, and walks away, like it’s just another day in his high-stakes, low-logic content journey.

The intent? Internet views.

The result? Legal consequences.

While the video did indeed start gaining traction, so did the attention of the authorities. The Government Railway Police (GRP), not exactly known for double-tapping videos, arrived at Chaurasia’s residence, but NOT to offer a brand deal.

Inspector Arvind Pandey confirmed that a case was registered immediately upon seeing the footage. Chaurasia was arrested, charged, and promptly sent to jail. In no uncertain terms, officials made it clear: anyone found performing stunts on railway property will face strict legal consequences. No amount of virtual fame is worth endangering lives, especially your own (we hope other people understand the same)

It’s not just about one reckless individual, though. This is becoming a pattern. With the internet rewarding spectacle over sense, many are attempting “content” that not only lacks creativity but actively flirts with danger.

From dangling off moving vehicles to fake emergencies in public spaces, the idea of “entertainment” has started to come with a warning label.

In Chaurasia’s case, it wasn’t a prank gone wrong or an accidental moment. It was a fully planned act with camera setup, music, captions and all the works. The problem? Railway tracks are not film sets. They don’t offer retakes. You don’t get to shout “cut” if something goes wrong.

And yet, he walked away unharmed. That doesn’t make it brave. It makes him lucky.

As expected, social media reactions were mixed. Some called it “gutsy,” others more appropriately labeled it “foolish.” Many were stunned at how far people are willing to go for likes, shares, or fleeting attention in a scroll-heavy feed. A few even joked that Chaurasia’s next reel might be titled “Live from Cell Block C.”

While that may be funny on the surface, the deeper concern is serious: the growing normalization of dangerous stunts for digital rewards. When risk is rewarded more than responsibility, this is the kind of content that gets replicated. That’s where the real danger lies, not just in one person’s act, but in how many others feel encouraged to try it next.

What’s the wildest stunt you’ve seen online?