October 22nd 2025.
In a tragic turn of events, a young teenager lost his life while attempting to film an Instagram reel near a railway track in Puri district, Odisha. The 15-year-old boy, identified as Biswajit Sahu from Manglaghat area in Puri town, was hit by a speeding train while trying to capture its movement in the background of his video. The incident took place on Tuesday evening and the news was confirmed by the police on Wednesday.
According to reports, Biswajit and his friend had gone to Janakadeipur railway overbridge near Chandanpur with the intention of creating a short video for social media. However, things took a tragic turn when Biswajit was struck by a train and lost his life on the spot. His friend, who was recording the video, also sustained injuries in the incident.
A video of the incident, captured on the friend's mobile phone, has been circulating on social media platforms. Upon investigation, the railway police stated that Biswajit and his friend were attempting to shoot the video from a dangerous location near the railway track. The inspector-in-charge, Santosh Bahinipati, shared that they have registered an unnatural death case and handed over the body to Biswajit's family after conducting a post-mortem examination.
It is a heartbreaking incident that serves as a reminder of the dangers of trying to create content for social media without considering safety measures. The railway police have urged people to refrain from such risky activities and to be cautious while using social media platforms. This incident has left the entire community in shock and mourning for the loss of a young life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Biswajit's family and friends during this difficult time.
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