A Jaipur man had a narrow escape after attempting a stunt with his Mahindra Thar on railway tracks, reportedly for a social media reel. The incident, which went viral, shows the man struggling to maneuver the SUV off the tracks as a goods train approached.
The incident, which took place in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, led to his arrest on Monday. According to reports, the man may have been under the influence of alcohol when he drove onto the tracks. In the video, police officers and bystanders are seen gathering around to help as the driver attempts to pull the vehicle back to safety.
After several attempts, with the assistance of others, the man finally managed to reverse the Thar about 20-30 meters back onto the road and sped away. The stunt has sparked widespread attention online, with many raising concerns over safety and the misuse of vehicles for social media content.