In a strange and highly scary incident that unfolded inside a train at Katihar Junction in Bihar, a woman who was travelling alone had a horrowing experience. The woman was left trapped inside the train toilet after 30-40 men suddenly entered the coach, leaving her feeling unsafe and trapped.

In a video, recorded by her and now going viral, the girl is seen trapped inside the washroom, as she says, ‘Bahut Dar Lag Raha Hai (I'm very scared). The girl, after several failed attempts to come out, remained inside the toilet and called the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to help her.

Sharing a video on X, the girl recounted the horrific experience, stating that the incident occurred when she was using the washroom during what appeared to be a scheduled or routine stoppage.

The girl said that she dialled the railway helpline number 139 to report the situation and request assistance. Promptly, reacting to the report, the police arrived at the scene and rescued her, helping her to reach her seat.

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"Today I understood why safety concerns during travel feel so real. I was travelling alone, and my train stopped at Katihar Junction(Bihar). Suddenly, 30–40 young men rushed into the coach, shouting and pushing each other. I was in the washroom and couldn't even step out-people were packed at the door. I closed it again, called Railway Helpline (139), and thankfully, the RPF arrived. They cleared the way and helped me get back to my seat safely. Extremely scary experience," she wrote.

‘Women's Safety Is Joke In India’: Social Media

Her post sparked outage on Social media, questioning the situation of women’s safety in India. Many others praised her for her presence of mind and RPF for its quick response.

One user wrote, "Women safety in India is joke, especially in north India. Worst of all is trains are onboarded with non ticket holders and cause problems to others."

Another commented, "Imagine if you didn't have phone with you, it would be jam packed. A lesson to learn: Carry a Phone in such a scenario. I can't imagine how hard it would be without a phone in such a scenario."

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A third one wrote, "That must have been a genuinely frightening experience, and your reaction was completely right. Crowd surges like that feel chaotic because there's no control, no space to move, and no way to assess intentions. Being stuck in the washroom while people are pushing at the door."


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