03-08-2025
'Thank God, it's not Thar': Internet reacts to viral video of drunk man driving car onto Meerut railway platform, narrowly missing train
In a deeply alarming incident that raised serious safety concerns, a drunk man allegedly drove his car onto the platform of the Meerut Cantt railway station, narrowly missing the train during late night on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The video of the incident is now going viral on social media, with some making jokes about the incident, while others are slamming the civic sense of people.
Later, the man in the car was identified as Army personnel Sandeep Daka, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The incident triggered panic among passengers and raised questions over the security of the railway station.
As per the officials, the accused Sandeep Daka is a resident of Baghpat and is currently posted in Delhi, reports HT. The vehicle, a private car, breached security barriers and sped onto the station premises, eventually making its way onto the platform itself. Eyewitnesses said the car appeared out of nowhere and came within inches of a train that had just begun to move.
In UP's Meerut, aan drove his car inside the railway station into the platform - very close to a departing train.
Accused has been booked by the Moradabad police
According to ToI, the incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh and was captured on the CCTV camera, showing the car bearing a Jharkhand registration plate running through the platform area just inches away from the moving train.
GPR Inspector Vinod Kumar stated that Sandeep explained his actions by saying he was attempting to help his relatives catch a train to Delhi due to a medical emergency in the family. After missing the 'Yoga Express,' the family was heading home when they saw the 'Nauchandi Express' arriving.
Netizens react to the viral video
As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, it quickly went viral, and one user on X (formerly called Twitter) joked about it and wrote, "Uttar Pradesh everyday amazement."
While another added, "Thank God, it's not Thar."
One asked, "Was he able to catch the train on time?" While one slammed, "Civic sense day by day of UPTIES....📉"
FAQs
Q. What really happened at Meerut Cantt station involving the Army personnel?
Reportedly, an intoxicated Army personnel named Sandeep Daka drove his personal Alto car onto Platform No. 1 of Meerut Cantt station late at night. He came dangerously close to the departing Nauchandi Express, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic collision.
Q. What legal and safety consequences is the accused facing?
After thorough questioning, authorities charged Sandeep under the Railways Act and relevant IPC sections for endangering life, trespassing in a restricted area, and reckless driving.
