Viral video shows man ripping train seat for reel as accomplice films; netizens tag his Instagram handle to alert Railways

A video showing a man damaging a blue bench seat inside a general coach of a train with his accomplice recording the act has gone viral on social media. In the video, the man wearing a pink shirt and blue Denim can be seen ripping the train seat while the other one laughs and films the entire act.

The culprit has been identified as Ankit Toppo, and many people even tagged his Instagram handle in the comment section. The video has triggered sharp outrage online which shows the man vandalising the interiors of a moving Indian train coach, apparently to film a reel.

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'Deliberate and performative'

The video shows the man destroying the train's seat by tearing apart seat cushions and ripping out upholstery and throwing the seat cover near the gate. The act appears deliberate and performative, with one of them recording the destruction on a mobile phone. A few of his other aides are also seen laughing in the video.


The footage has sparked widespread anger online, with users condemning the act as reckless, unlawful and disrespectful to public property. Many have demanded that authorities identify those involved and take the strictest possible action to deter similar incidents. Netizens have urged Railway authorities to take strict action under Section 147 of the Railways Act, which provides for imprisonment of up to five years for vandalism of railway property.

The video was shared on X with the caption, "SHOCKING video from an Indian train shows group of men vandalizing coach seats — ripping out cushions & upholstery while filming themselves for a reel.
STRICTEST ACTION must be taken." (sic)

What netizens said

"Bihar hai ya UP ? Public flogging has to be brought back. But , then again, whats the point -- the public is a mirror of the leaders (both politicians & babus) who have NEVER been convicted of anything EVER !," one user commented.

Another user tagged the Instagram handle of the culprit and tagged Railway Ministry and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Railway Police Force in the comment section. "This is just shameful yaar.... damaging public property for reels? ��‍♂️��Strict action needed asap, warna aur log bhi aise hi karenge," said another.

"@myogiadityanath @samrat4bjp and @AshwiniVaishnaw ji, Please give some good treatment to these buggers so it sets precedence. Please do it and arrest them please," another comment read. "Put all these crooks in Jail for damaging tax payers property @BJP4India," suggested another netizen.

"@AshwiniVaishnaw ji - the video is clear. faces are available. Please identify and arrest them. The punishment should be exemplary," said another user.