Viral Video: Stupidity Personified! Mumbai Youth Performs Illegal Stunts on Indian Railways, Loses Arm and Leg; Shares Special Message

Viral Video: Farhat Azam Shaikh, a native of Wadala, lost his left arm and leg in a heartbreaking tragedy. He rose to fame after a viral video of him pulling off a risky stunt at the Sewri train station went viral. A Central Railway (CR) official verified this horrifying incident on April 14th at Masjid station while he was trying another dangerous trick, on Friday.

Identified and Seriously Injured

Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force (RPF) identified Shaikh from the earlier video that surfaced on social media on July 14th. The video, filmed on March 7th, showed Shaikh performing a high-risk stunt at Sewri station. On April 14th, while trying another dangerous stunt, Shaikh suffered severe injuries leading to the amputation of his left arm and leg. Due to his critical condition, he remains bedridden and has not been arrested.

CR Issues Warning Against Dangerous Stunts

Following the viral video posted on X (Twitter) on July 14th, showing a young boy engaging in risky behavior while boarding a moving train, Central Railway issued a stern warning against such dangerous stunts. The video prompted immediate action from railway authorities, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Wadala Road registered a case against the unidentified individual seen in the footage.

RPF Tracks Down the Stunt Performer

According to media reports, the RPF successfully traced the individual to his home in Antop Hill, Wadala. Farhat Azam Shaikh admitted to committing the illegal stunt at Sewri Station on March 7th on a CSMT-bound train. He revealed that the act was recorded by a friend with the intention of uploading it on social media to gain likes.

Investigation Unveils the Horrific Accident

The investigation began after the video went viral on July 14th. The Wadala RPF registered a case under relevant sections of the Railway Act and started investigating the matter. It was discovered that Shaikh had lost his left arm and leg during another stunt attempt on April 14th at Masjid station.

Shaikh's Plea to the Public

“Farhat Shaikh met with a life-threatening accident while performing another stunt at Masjid station and lost his left arm and leg. The Railway Administration immediately rushed him to St. George’s Hospital, CSMT for treatment. He now faces extreme difficulty in performing daily chores and has appealed to all passengers in a video to avoid such dangerous acts which are not only illegal but also life-threatening,” said an official.