Panic at Bhagalpur Railway Halt After Kidnapping Prank Video Goes Viral, Railway Authorities Launch Investigation

According to the viral clip circulating online, a young man can be seen running behind women on the railway platform while holding a handkerchief. During the video, a voice is heard saying, “Take out the spray quickly,” indicating that the act was designed to resemble a kidnapping attempt. The prank reportedly aimed to create a dramatic and entertaining video, but instead spread fear and chaos among passengers present at the station.

The footage shows women, children and other passengers rushing away from the platform area in panic after witnessing the staged act. The atmosphere quickly turned tense as people feared a possible criminal incident unfolding in front of them at the public railway halt.

Later in the same video, the youth is seen casually approaching women seated on the platform and asking when the train to Bengal would arrive. However, the earlier sequence had already caused alarm among passengers and sparked widespread criticism online.

At the end of the post, the social media handle that shared the video tagged DRM Malda, Eastern Railway and Railway Seva, demanding strict action against those responsible. The post urged railway authorities to identify the accused and ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future through stringent measures.

🎥यह वीडियो भागलपुर जिले के AMMAPALI HALT (AMPL) रेलवे स्टेशन का है।
👉🏻वीडियो में दिख रहे युवक के द्वारा यात्रियों के साथ जिस प्रकार का मजाक किया गया ,वह बेहद ही खतरनाक है। किसी भी वक्त यात्रियों के साथ एक बड़ा हादसा हो सकता था।@drmmalda @EasternRailway @RailwaySeva आपसे अनुरोध… pic.twitter.com/80GUjkewNx

— Bihar Rail Users (@BiharRailUsers) May 21, 2026

ideo gained attention online, railway authorities initiated action in the matter. Eastern Railway’s official X handle, ErRpf, stated that the complaint had already been registered under complaint number ER-557 and that an investigation into the incident is currently underway following instructions from Northeast Railway authorities.

The incident has also triggered strong reactions from social media users, many of whom praised the Railway Protection Force for responding quickly to the matter. At the same time, several users demanded strict punishment against the individuals involved in the prank. One user commented that the accused and the person recording the video should face severe legal action and imprisonment, while others called for the permanent removal of such content from social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The viral incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over dangerous prank videos being filmed in public places for online attention. The episode at Ammapali Halt station has intensified demands for stricter enforcement against content creators whose actions risk public safety and spread fear among ordinary citizens.