Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated a strict awareness campaign to caution the public, especially youth and social media enthusiasts, against the deadly and illegal practice of taking selfies, shooting videos, or creating “Reels” on or near railway tracks and on running trains. Such reckless acts are not only life-threatening but also punishable under the Railways Act, 1989.

The move comes in response to a disturbing trend where individuals compromise their safety and railway operations for social media fame, often leading to tragic accidents. ECoR emphasized that railway tracks, station premises, and moving trains are high-risk areas, not entertainment backdrops.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) have been directed to adopt a ‘Z

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