The influence of social media, reels, and followers has become so widespread that people are doing anything to gain popularity online. Dangerous stunts are sometimes shared, and sometimes unwarranted content is posted. People often risk their lives in pursuit of something new and different. A recent viral incident depicts a man standing on a railway track in Washim district, Maharashtra. He claims in the video that he won't leave the tracks until girls follow him. Let's learn more about the video.

वाशिम :

*फॉलोअर्स के लिए मौत को दावत*

*“लड़कियां फॉलो नहीं करेंगी, तब तक पटरी से नहीं हटूंगा” – युवक का वीडियो वायरल*

एंकर : इंस्टाग्राम पर फॉलोअर्स बढ़ाने के जुनून में एक युवक को अपनी जान की भी परवाह नहीं रही! वाशिम में सोशल मीडिया पर प्रसिद्धि पाने के चक्कर में एक युवक ने… pic.twitter.com/3DwQkIT7Vo

— Jayprrakash Singh (@jayprakashindia) September 5, 2026

What happened in the video?

In the video, the man stands on the railway track and films himself. While filming, he says, "I won't leave the tracks until the girls of Washim district follow me." Furthermore, he swears in the video. The man films the video while walking on the tracks. There are no trains at the station or on the tracks at the time. However, the man is being criticized on social media for risking his life for views and likes. According to railway rules, passengers are not allowed to walk on railway tracks, and anyone caught doing so can face legal action.

The man's act is now going viral online, with users demanding strict action from the police. However, the police have yet to issue an official statement. The video of the incident was shared on an account named @jayprakashindia. Several users have commented on the incident and expressed their views on the scene in the video. One user said, "People are doing anything to become famous now," another user wrote, "The police should catch him and flog him," and yet another user wrote, "People behind the reel have become senseless."

PC: Rochak Khabre