Six youths involved in allegedly dangerous stunts and unauthorised entry into the restricted area of the Bhayandar-Naigaon creek bridge have apologised after the Western Railway administration and the Railway Protection Force took legal action, according to a report by Loksatta – Vasai-Virar.
Western Railway shared a video of the apology on its official X account. In the video, the youths acknowledge their mistake and warn others against entering restricted railway areas or performing stunts near railway infrastructure.
The incident came to light after a video circulated on social media showing several youths entering the iron duct on the Naigaon-Bhayandar creek bridge in August. The video showed them descending through a ladder into the lower section of the bridge and hanging from its metal framework while performing pull-ups.
The footage also showed spray-painted drawings on railway property. The video’s circulation prompted social media users to question the conduct of the youths and the security of the railway area. The bridge section where the activity took place is a restricted zone, making unauthorised entry a railway safety concern.
Following the circulation of the video, the railway administration took up the matter with the Bhayandar Railway Protection Force police station. A case was registered under Sections 145 and 147 of the Railways Act. Section 145 relates to creating nuisance, while Section 147 concerns trespassing or unauthorised entry on railway property, according to the report.
The youths subsequently appeared at the Bhayandar railway police station, where they admitted their mistake and issued an apology. Western Railway posted the video with the caption, “The stunt was for reels, the RPF action was real.”
In their appeal, the youths said that no one should repeat their actions. They stated that entering a restricted area and performing stunts could prove fatal, and warned that such conduct could lead to a criminal record affecting a person’s future and education.
The episode has also drawn attention to the risks of using railway infrastructure for social-media videos. The reported activity took place around a bridge carrying railway assets, where unauthorised access and climbing on structural components can expose individuals to falls and other operational hazards. The railway administration’s case and the subsequent apology form the latest reported action in the matter.
