CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has taken significant action against reckless behavior by arresting a YouTuber for criminal tampering with railway tracks for publicity, endangering public safety. In a viral video on Twitter, an individual was seen placing various objects on railway tracks, prompting an immediate investigation. The offender, Gulzar Sheikh, has uploaded over 250 videos on his YouTube channel and has more than 200,000 subscribers. His on-camera activities posed a major risk to both railway security and operations.
Through detailed analysis of Sheikh’s YouTube profile and social media presence, RPF Unchahar, Northern Railway, registered an offense under various provisions of the Railway Act. On the same day, a joint team of RPF and local police arrested Gulzar Sheikh, son of Syed Ahmed, from his residence in Khandrauli village, Soraon (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh.
Commending the prompt and effective action of RPF Lucknow Division, the Director General of RPF emphasized that the legal action against Gulzar Sheikh would serve as a strong deterrent for individuals attempting to compromise the safety of Indian Railways. He reiterated the importance of railway safety and assured the public that any attempt to undermine railway security would be met with firm resolve and strict legal action, ensuring maximum punishment for those involved in such activities.
The Director General of RPF also appealed to the public not to engage in such activities and to report any acts compromising railway safety and security. Such information can be provided to the Railway Protection Force or Rail Madad through the toll-free helpline number 139.