Hyderabad: The Railway Board has announced stringent measures to prevent dangerous activities involving social media reels near railway tracks and moving trains. In response to an increasing number of incidents where individuals, particularly young people, have been filming dangerous stunts on railway tracks or inside moving trains, the board has issued an official directive to all zones to take action against those involved in making reels on railway premises or while traveling on trains.
FIRs to Be Filed for Risky Stunts
The Railway Board has stated that any activity that poses a threat to train operations or endangers passenger safety will lead to the filing of FIRs. This decision follows growing concerns over the reckless behavior of individuals filming stunts on tracks and with moving trains, which have become a popular trend on social media platforms like Instagram.
Increasing Safety Concerns
A senior official from the Railway Board emphasized that such actions not only jeopardize the lives of those performing the stunts but also put hundreds of train passengers at risk. Dangerous practices, such as placing objects on tracks, driving vehicles on railway tracks, or performing life-threatening stunts on moving trains, have raised serious safety concerns. The Railway Board has clarified that these activities must be stopped immediately to protect both individuals and the general public.
Official Warnings and Legal Consequences
The Railway Board has urged the public, especially youth, to refrain from performing stunts near railway tracks. The board has also made it clear that any further violations will result in legal consequences, including the registration of FIRs. This move comes as the Railway Board takes decisive steps to maintain passenger safety and curb risky behavior near railway areas.