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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
'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.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
Watch: Drunk man drives car onto Meerut railway platform, narrowly misses train; arrested
NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident, a man drove his car onto the platform of Meerut Cantt railway station under the influence of alcohol coming dangerously close to a moving train. The man, identified as Army personnel Sandeep Daka, was later arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and his car has been seized. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident, which unfolded in , was captured on video and has gone viral on social media. The footage shows the car bearing a Jharkhand registration plate navigating through the platform area just inches away from a moving train. Soon after the video gained traction online, users flooded social media with reactions. One user joked, 'He really tried Uber direct to train seat,' while another commented, 'Uttar Pradesh amazes every day.' The Moradabad Division of the GRP issued a statement on the case via X. According to the statement, Daka endangered the lives of passengers and has been booked under Sections 145(B)/147/154/159 of the Railway Act and Section 34 of the Police Act. The accused was confirmed to be intoxicated after a medical examination. In addition to arresting him, officials have also seized his driving license and submitted a report for its cancellation.
