A dramatic video from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, turned heads on social media after showing a police officer wrestling with a man sitting dangerously on top of a moving train.
The clip, shared on Instagram by user Dhirendra, claimed that the officer climbed onto the roof of a train to pull the man away from the high-voltage overhead wires.
In the video, the officer can be seen gripping the man firmly as he struggles and resists, while passengers below record the tense moment on their phones. The video is captioned, “Police saved a life in Pratapgarh today,” suggesting the police saved a life that day.
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The post triggered praise for the officer’s quick action and willingness to risk his own safety.
One user wrote, “No matter what anyone says, the police always save lives—even of those who put themselves in danger.”
Another called the officer “the real police officer,” applauding his courage.
The incident has also triggered a debate on the dangers of climbing onto train roofs, especially near overhead electric lines that carried lethal voltage. Several users pointed out that such stunts not only endangered the individual but also put railway operations and emergency responders at risk.
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