In a chilling incident from Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, a desperate man attempted to end his life by lying on railway tracks, driven to the brink by unemployment and relentless mockery from his wife. Just as a train approached, quick-thinking passersby swooped in to pull him to safety, averting a tragedy that could have unfolded in seconds.
The drama unfolded near the Bhagwanpur overbridge on the Muzaffarpur-Ramdiyalu Nagar rail line. The man, a resident of Sikandarpur police station area, had reached a breaking point. Jobless for months, he couldn’t meet his family’s needs, leading to constant fights at home. In a final act of despair, he positioned himself on the tracks with his head on the rail, waiting for the inevitable.
Moments before the train’s arrival, he made a heartbreaking video call to his wife. In the now-viral clip, he holds up his phone, declaring his intent to die under the train’s wheels. ‘I’m ending it all right here,’ he says, his voice trembling with emotion.
Enter the everyday heroes: Local commuters spotted the man and sprang into action. Racing to the tracks, they yanked him away just in time, as the train thundered past. Their bravery turned what could have been a fatal mishap into a story of hope.
Once safe, the man opened up about his torment. ‘She’s always taunting me about my failures,’ he sobbed. ‘No job, no money, and sometimes not even food.’ The deep emotional scars from domestic strife and financial woes had pushed him into severe depression.
The good Samaritans spent time counseling him, reminding him of life’s value and urging him to seek help. Stabilized and supported, he was sent home safely. The incident has sparked widespread praise online for the locals’ heroism, while highlighting the urgent need to address mental health crises fueled by unemployment and family tensions in India.