Nowadays, several social media creators are routinely seen engaging in risky feats and bizarre stunts to garner more views and likes on their content. Now, a video has surfaced on social media websites showing a YouTuber bursting firecrackers on a railway platform. The 33-second video, which has angered internet users, shows the man lighting up black snake fireworks in pellet form in the middle of the track. Soon, plumes of thick, black smoke emanate from the crackers, filling up the air. The video has been shot near Dantra Station on the Phulera-Ajmer Section.
''YouTuber bursting crackers on Railway Tracks!! Such acts may lead to serious accidents in the form of fire, Please take necessary action against such miscreants,'' the video was captioned by Trains of India, which shared the video.
Watch the video here:
YouTuber bursting crackers on Railway Tracks!!
— Trains of India 🇮🇳 (@trainwalebhaiya) November 7, 2023
Such acts may lead to serious accidents in form of fire, Please take necessary action against such miscreants.
Location: 227/32 Near Dantra Station on Phulera-Ajmer Section.@NWRailways@rpfnwraii@RpfNwr@DrmAjmer@GMNWRailwaypic.twitter.com/mjdNmX9TzQ
People reacted strongly to the video and criticised the YouTuber for his careless act, saying that such actions can have serious consequences. Some also demanded strict punishment for such violators and asked Railways to take action as soon as possible.
Taking cognisance of the video, North Western Railway directed Divisional Railway Manager, Jaipur, and Railway Protection Force to look into the matter. The RPF is currently investigating the video.
Matter forwarded to @rpfnwrjp @ @SrdenCoJaipur
— DRM Jaipur (@DRMJaipur) November 7, 2023
Commenting on the video, one user said, ''Not sure, what runs in the minds of such YouTubers who do this for short-lived publicity? Snake patakhas might not harm tracks but still, it is risky and pollutes the environment unnecessarily. No one should do any experiment near railway tracks as it is dangerous. Hope, he gets his lessons.''
Another commented, ''This is too dangerous for the tracks. @AshwiniVaishnaw ji, please take action on such fringe elements. It may lead to a major accident. Action is necessary.''
A third said, ''This is the worst cracker as it releases abundant #carbon in the atmosphere. The cracker manufacturer and sale itself must be regulated.''
Notably, a black snake is a popular firecracker item in India, which children play with during Diwali. In 2016, the Chest Research Foundation (CRF) and Pune University conducted a research and found that snake cracker emits the highest amount of PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter) amid popular firecrackers.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
As part of broader strategy to tackle the expected winter pollution peak, the Delhi government will install six new air quality monitoring stations across the national capital over the next three months, Environment Minister said.
Delhi remained India's most polluted megacity by a wide margin during the 2024-25 winter, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 175 micrograms per cubic metre, according to an analysis released on Tuesday.
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