Young Girl Gasps For Breath In Overcrowded Train Compartment As Onlookers Laugh At Her; Video Shocks Internet

Mumbai: A disturbing video has gone viral on social media, showing a young girl in visible distress inside an overcrowded passenger train while onlookers mock and record her instead of offering help. The incident, though its location and date remain unverified, has sparked outrage and renewed debate over passenger safety during peak travel seasons.

Viral Video Shows Young Girl Distressed In Crowded Train

In the video, the girl is seated by the window in a second-class coach, visibly struggling to breathe amid the suffocating conditions. Surrounded by a sea of passengers crammed both inside the train and on the platform, she repeatedly tries to open the window for fresh air. At one point, she splashes water on her face in an attempt to find relief.

Shockingly, instead of assisting her, several people outside the train are heard laughing, shouting in excitement and filming her ordeal. The crowd appears more entertained than concerned as she gasps for air in the sweltering conditions.

The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “A girl was almost suffocated, stampeded into a train coach and she was running out of breath. The crowd on the platform was laughing and mocking her. What do you call such behavior?”

The post tagged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Ministry of Railways, and Railway Seva, urging authorities to enforce crowd-control measures during festivals. The user suggested deploying CRPF personnel at high-traffic stations and implementing access control to prevent dangerous overcrowding.

“Every festival, the surge at railway stations and people entering trains without tickets increases. The mob rules the trains. Why can’t we have access control to railway stations during the festival season, especially at known stations that draw massive crowds?” the post read.

Railways Responds To Viral Video

Responding to the viral video, Railway Seva, the official support account for rail users, said “We are concerned to see this. Please share details like place of incidence, date of incidence and mobile number so that we can get it checked. You may also raise your concern directly on railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in for speedy redressal.”

So far, no official statement has been made about any action taken in the matter. While the exact circumstances remain unclear, the footage has fueled public anger over the lack of safety protocols and humane conduct during overcrowded travel, especially during festive rushes.