A disturbing video has emerged online, capturing a group of young men vandalizing an Indian Railways general coach while filming a social media reel. The footage, posted on May 2 by X user @TARUNspeakss, shows one man smiling as he deliberately rips the blue rexine seat cover, while another laughs and records. Later, two individuals are seen dangling dangerously from the exterior of the moving train, violating safety norms.
Public Outrage and Calls for Action
The video quickly went viral, drawing widespread condemnation. Netizens tagged the Ministry of Railways and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding action. Many identified the primary offender as Ankit Toppo. Comments flooded in, with users calling the act a destruction of taxpayer property and urging immediate arrest. One user wrote, "This isn't just a harmless prank, it's the destruction of taxpayer property. Jail them immediately." Another added, "The audacity to smile while ruining the only comfortable thing in a general coach is sickening."
Context of Growing Civic Misconduct
This incident follows a similar video shared by the same X handle a week earlier, showing Indian tourists stealing hotel property in Bali. The repeated acts have sparked a national debate on civic sense, with many demanding harsh penalties to deter future offenders.
