'Subway Surfers' moment in UP: Man climbs atop train, RPF Jawan comes to the rescue

A dramatic scene unfolded at Mauhar Phatak Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district when a man suddenly climbed onto the roof of a stationary train, triggering panic among passengers and bystanders. A minute-long video capturing the incident has gone viral, showing the tense moments as people shouted, recorded the event, and watched helplessly from the platform.

Man Walks on Train Roof as Crowd Shouts in Panic

The man, whose identity remains unknown, was seen casually standing and walking on the rooftop, ignoring repeated warnings from those below. His actions put his life in immediate danger, as the high-voltage overhead electric wires could have caused instant electrocution had he come too close. The crowd can be heard panicking, fearing the worst as he continued moving along the roof.

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RPF Jawan Springs Into Action

As the situation turned critical, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan quickly climbed onto the train to intervene. The viral video shows him sprinting across the rooftop in a scene reminiscent of a real-life 'Subway Surfers' moment. Acting with remarkable speed, the officer managed to reach the man, restrain him, and bring him down safely, preventing a potential disaster.

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Public Praises Heroic Rescue

Passengers and locals erupted in applause as the jawan brought the man to safety. Social media users, too, lauded the RPF officer’s quick thinking and courageous response.

While railway authorities are yet to comment on why the man climbed the train roof, the incident has highlighted both the dangers of such reckless acts and the crucial role of vigilant railway personnel. The video continues to circulate online, with many praising the officer for averting a tragedy.