RPF arrests YouTuber for Dangerous Railway Track Stunt

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Director General RPF appeals to citizens not to indulge in unlawful activities and report any such acts

New Delhi (PIB): In a major crackdown on reckless behaviour, the Railway Protection Force (#RPF) has apprehended a #YouTuber for endangering public #Safety by criminal tampering with railway tracks for publicity. Viral videos on Twitter (#X) had shown a person placing various kinds of objects on railway tracks, prompting an urgent investigation. The culprit, #GulzarSheikh has uploaded more than 250 videos on his YouTube channel and has over 2 lakhs subscribers. His on-camera activities posed a significant #risk to both #Railway-safety and #operations.

Criminal YouTuber Gulzar ShaikhтАЩs social media account

Through a detailed analysis of Sheikh’s YouTube profile and #socialmedia presence, RPF Unchahar, Northern Railway registered the offence under various provisions of the Railway Act on 01.08.2024. On the same day, a joint team of RPF and Local Police arrested Gulzar Sheikh, son of #SyedAhmed from his residence in Khandrauli Village, Soraon (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

While appreciating RPF, Lucknow Division for the prompt and effective action, #DGRPF emphasized that legal action against Gulzar Sheikh would serve as a strong deterrent to persons attempting to compromise the #Safety of #IndianRailways.

Dangerous activities of Gulzar Shaikh on railway tracks

He reiterated the importance of railway safety and assured the public that any attempts to undermine rail safety will be met with firm resolve and strict legal action and those engaging in such activities will be prosecuted to ensure maximum punishment.

DG/RPF also appealed to the public not to indulge in such activities and report any acts which compromise the railway #security and #safety. Such information can be given to the Railway Protection Force or on Rail Madad through the toll-free helpline number 139.