Watch: Boy Walking On Platform Snatches Passenger’s Phone From Moving Train

Travelers are being cautioned to remain vigilant against theft while commuting by bus, train, or metro. Warnings about pickpockets are commonly displayed or announced in various locations. Railway personnel and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) are actively ensuring passenger safety at railway stations, successfully thwarting crimes both on platforms and aboard trains. However, criminals often carry out their schemes so discreetly that even railway officials are caught off guard.

Officials advise against sitting near windows with phones or charging them when trains are stationary at stations. Women are also cautioned against sitting near windows while wearing jewelry, as thieves may snatch these items and flee.

A viral video circulating on Instagram, posted by user @fear_of_life, captures a young man stealing a passenger’s phone from inside a moving train. In the footage, as the train slowly departs from the station, the young man walks alongside the platform. As the train gains speed, he swiftly reaches into the carriage, grabs the phone, and makes his escape. Although the exact location of the incident remains unknown, hashtags in the post suggest it may have occurred in Satna or Rewa.

The video has garnered over 400,000 views and sparked reactions from viewers. Some questioned why the person recording the video did not intervene or apprehend the thief. Others speculated about the possible involvement of the cameraman in the theft. One commenter shared a similar traumatic experience but managed to retrieve their phone by jumping from the moving train onto the platform.

The incident serves as a reminder for passengers to remain cautious and alert, especially in crowded public transport settings where theft can occur swiftly and discreetly.