A disturbing video circulating on social media shows passengers vandalising a moving Indian Railways coach to gain online attention. In the clip, individuals are seen tearing seat covers and behaving recklessly while others record the act for viral content, making it spread quickly online.
The video has triggered strong public outrage, with viewers demanding strict punishment for those involved. Many users have expressed concern that such actions not only damage public property but also seriously compromise passenger safety inside moving trains across the country.
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Viral vandalism inside moving train coach
According to the viral footage, a man dressed in a pink shirt and blue jeans is seen tearing apart the blue bench seat inside a general coach while another individual records the act and laughs. The disturbing behaviour appears staged for social media attention as the train continues moving.
The video also shows two other men hanging from coach fittings and moving dangerously inside the compartment, raising serious safety concerns and highlighting reckless conduct on public transport systems across India. This has led to widespread public concern and criticism online.
How stupid one has to be to do this?
— Tarun Gautam (@TARUNspeakss) May 2, 2026
See his smile while his friend is tearing the train seat cover apart. They think they achieved something here.
This goes beyond civic sense. This is a punishable offense. pic.twitter.com/t2Sq1MJtpH
Public outrage and calls for action
Social media users said “These fools are getting a kick out of this. They're filming videos while ripping out train seats. People like these hooligans need to be dealt with properly,” one user wrote Another said “What kind of mentality they are carrying with them? They think doing this makes them cool but they are looking like a very big fool Authorities should take very strict action as they are no more than a termite for a developing economy.”
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The incident has once again raised concerns about the misuse of public spaces for gaining online attention. Many users have urged authorities to identify those involved and take strict action, pointing out that such acts not only damage public property but also put passenger safety at risk.
