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Man Attempts Suicide on Vikhroli Railway Tracks, Friend Intervenes – Viral Video
✍️ NDTV Profit
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:53 AM
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A man tried to end his life on the tracks at Vikhroli station in Mumbai, but a companion intervened and pulled him back. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral online.
A video circulating on social media shows a man standing on the railway tracks at Vikhroli, a suburb of Mumbai, appearing to prepare for suicide. As he moved closer to the approaching train, a friend who was with him rushed forward, grabbed his arm and pulled him back to safety.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the friend shouted for help and tried to calm the distressed man while railway staff alerted the control room to halt train movement temporarily. No train was reported to have been hit, and the two men were escorted away from the tracks by railway officials.
The clip, first uploaded by an eyewitness, quickly amassed thousands of views and prompted online discussions about mental health and the importance of timely intervention. NDTV Profit highlighted the incident, noting the rapid spread of the video across platforms.
Authorities have not released the identities of those involved, and no formal police complaint has been reported as of now. The railway zone has reiterated its standard safety protocols and urged commuters to report any suspicious behavior on tracks promptly.
Mental health professionals have used the incident to stress the need for community vigilance and immediate assistance when someone shows signs of self-harm, emphasizing that early intervention can save lives.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the friend shouted for help and tried to calm the distressed man while railway staff alerted the control room to halt train movement temporarily. No train was reported to have been hit, and the two men were escorted away from the tracks by railway officials.
The clip, first uploaded by an eyewitness, quickly amassed thousands of views and prompted online discussions about mental health and the importance of timely intervention. NDTV Profit highlighted the incident, noting the rapid spread of the video across platforms.
Authorities have not released the identities of those involved, and no formal police complaint has been reported as of now. The railway zone has reiterated its standard safety protocols and urged commuters to report any suspicious behavior on tracks promptly.
Mental health professionals have used the incident to stress the need for community vigilance and immediate assistance when someone shows signs of self-harm, emphasizing that early intervention can save lives.