Tragedy on the Tracks: Teen Dies Filming Instagram Reel

A 15-year-old boy named Biswajit Sahu was fatally struck by a train while attempting to film an Instagram reel in Odisha, India. His friend, who captured the incident, was also injured. The police have registered the case as an unnatural death and have conducted a post-mortem examination.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 22-10-2025 19:17 IST | Created: 22-10-2025 19:17 IST
Tragedy on the Tracks: Teen Dies Filming Instagram Reel
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A tragic accident occurred in Odisha's Puri district, claiming the life of 15-year-old Biswajit Sahu. The teenager was struck by a speeding train while attempting to film an Instagram reel, authorities reported on Wednesday.

Biswajit, a resident of the Manglaghat area, tried to capture a moving train in his video at the Janakadeipur railway overbridge. Unfortunately, he was hit and killed instantly.

A video of the incident, recorded by the victim's friend, has appeared on social media, sparking discussions about the dangers of such activities. The Puri Government Railway Police have registered the case as an unnatural death.

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