A man’s cry for help turned into a community triumph in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, where he lay on train tracks fleeing wife’s biting taunts and jobless despair—only to be rescued by strangers in a race against an oncoming train.
Details emerged from the tense standoff under Bhagwanpur overbridge on the Muzaffarpur-Ramdiyalu Nagar section. The Sikandarpur local, crushed by months without income, had hit rock bottom. Home was a warzone of accusations and scorn, culminating in his drastic decision to await death on the rails.
Right before committing, he video-called his wife, thrusting the phone forward in the viral recording. ‘Watch me get crushed by the train—I’m done,’ he proclaimed, eyes hollow with defeat. The clip has ignited debates on marital pressures in tough times.
But humanity prevailed as nearby walkers caught sight of the peril. They bolted to the scene, physically lifting and pulling him clear as the train roared through. In those critical instants, ordinary folks became lifesavers.
Calmed down afterward, he shared his side: unemployment’s sting amplified by a partner’s cruelty. ‘Constant fights, taunts about money, even starving me,’ he confessed, revealing a vicious cycle of stress and isolation.
The group counseled patiently, stressing family bonds and professional support options. Deemed out of immediate danger, he returned home under their watch. Social media buzzes with acclaim for the rescuers, spotlighting how bystander intervention can combat suicide amid economic woes.