The Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested a popular YouTuber, Gulshan Sheikh, known for his dangerous stunts on railway tracks. Sheikh, who operates the YouTube channel 'Gulzar Indian Hacker' with over 235,000 subscribers, regularly posted videos featuring hazardous activities, such as placing stones, bicycles, and cylinders on railway tracks, putting the lives of passengers at risk.
Sheikh was apprehended from his home in Khandrauli, Uttar Pradesh, following a complaint about his activities on railway tracks. The arrest was confirmed by BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, who referred to Sheikh as a “Rail Jihadi” in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
This is Mr Gulzar Sheikh from Lalgopalganj, UP who puts random things Infront of trains for YouTube Money, He is putting lives of 1000s of passengers in danger.
Strict action should be taken against him, @RailwayNorthern @rpfnr_ @drm_lko Sharing all the information Below pic.twitter.com/g8ZipUdbL6— Trains of India (@trainwalebhaiya) July 31, 2024
"Identify these anti nationals who create railway accidents. There have been several instances of sabotage / signals being covered with paper/ deliberate obstacles being put on tracks. Look at Gulzar Sheikh...putting stones, cycles, obstacles on rail tracks. God knows who all and how many such elements are doing it to cause train accidents," Poonawalla had written in a post on X earlier.
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There have been several instances of sabotage / signals being covered with paper/ deliberate obstacles being put on tracks
Look at Gulzar Sheikh.. putting stones, cycles, obstacles on rail tracks
God knows who all… pic.twitter.com/2CMg6E0Mfc
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) August 1, 2024
Poonawalla commended the swift actions of the Uttar Pradesh Police, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in responding promptly to the threat posed by Sheikh's actions.
The complaint that led to Sheikh's arrest was filed by the Legal Hindu Defence, highlighting the risks associated with his content. Sheikh had been uploading videos to Instagram and YouTube, showing various objects obstructing railway tracks and often featuring approaching trains, creating a dangerous spectacle for viewers.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has charged Sheikh with trespassing, damaging railway property, and public mischief. His YouTube channel, with over 243 videos and shorts, has amassed over 137 million views. Despite occasional disclaimers cautioning viewers against replicating his stunts, the perilous nature of his content has drawn significant public and media attention.
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