YouTuber Gulzar Sheikh arrested for dangerous rail track stunts
Gulzar Sheikh, a popular YouTuber known for his channel ‘Gulzar Indian Hacker‘ with over 235,000 followers, has been arrested for filming risky videos on railway tracks.
Uttar Pradesh authorities took action after receiving complaints about Sheikh placing objects such as stones, cycles, and cylinders on active railway tracks, posing serious risks to passengers’ lives.
Sheikh’s videos often featured trains approaching the obstructed tracks, creating a dangerous spectacle for viewers. A look at Sheikh’s YouTube channel reveals a troubling pattern of content designed to attract attention through risky behavior.
Sheikh was apprehended at his residence in Khandrauli, Uttar Pradesh. His videos, which involved dangerous stunts on railway tracks, garnered attention on social media but drew criticism for their potential harm to railway operations and public safety.
Authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Sheikh, emphasizing the importance of responsible behavior on social media platforms to prevent the endangerment of lives and public infrastructure.
The arrest was confirmed by BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, who described Sheikh as a “Rail Jihadi” in a post on X.
Poonawalla lauded the swift actions of the UP Police, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their prompt response to the threat posed by Sheikh’s actions.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has filed a case against Sheikh on charges of trespassing, damage to railway property, and public mischief.
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