15-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Train While Filming Reel in Puri

Puri, October 22, 2025: A 15-year-old boy tragically lost his life on Tuesday after being struck by a speeding train while filming a social media reel near Janakadeipur railway station in Puri district.

The victim, Biswajeet Sahu, a resident of Manglaghat, had visited the Dakshinakali temple with his mother and was returning home when he stopped near the tracks to record a video.

Eyewitnesses reported that while he was filming close to the railway line, a fast-moving train approached and hit him.

Local residents rushed Biswajeet to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel arrived at the scene, retrieved the body, and sent it for post-mortem examination.

The incident has sparked renewed concern over the growing trend of risky content creation among youth. Authorities have repeatedly warned against venturing onto railway tracks for photos or videos, citing the extreme dangers involved.

Residents expressed deep grief over the loss and urged parents to educate children about the consequences of such behaviour.

Officials are expected to issue fresh advisories and review safety measures at stations where public access to tracks remains unregulated.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.