Hyderabad, Jan 30: The video going rounds on social media, showing a Hyderabad man being rammed into by a moving train as he attempts to take a selfie, is fake. The man featuring in the video, identified by digital news portals as Shiva, was playing prank.

Shiva, a gym instructor in Madanpur, was seen with no injuries and conversing with friends in a new video uploaded on Twitter. Earlier, it was reported that he had sustained severe injuries on his head.

The original video, seen below, shocked the viewers as it apparently showed his head being rammed into by a speeding train.

 

Social media users are advised to beware of viral videos which could spread misinformation among the public. As responsible netizens, a verification should be made before sharing the videos received via various social media platforms.

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