Stunt by Youngsters for IG Reel Shock Netizens; Video Attracts Criticism
In Pune, a girl and her friend hung from an abandoned building's edge for an Instagram reel, risking their lives to test grip strength. The stunt sparked criticism for prioritizing social media fame over safety.
A young girl in Pune was seen hanging from the edge of the roof of an abandoned building by holding the hand of her male friend. The male friend, in turn, was lying on his stomach, on the edge of the roof, and holding the girl’s hand.
They performed this dangerous stunt without any security and protection for an Instagram reel. This was done to check their grip strength! The girl was hanging a hundred feet from the ground and the only protection she had was the strong grip of her friend’s hand.
One person filmed the stunt from the top and another from the ground. The reel has gone viral on social media.
WHO should announce REELdemic ! 😋
— Kumar Manish (@kumarmanish9) June 20, 2024
This is from #Pune.
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The identity of the content creators is not known.
The viral video attracted criticism from social media users. They termed the act reckless and dangerous.
Some users tagged the Pune police to take action against the youngsters.
One user commented, “It is necessary to take action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.”
Another said, “Taking note of the said footage, appropriate action should be taken.”
Some youngsters seek to gain popularity in the virtual world to the extent that they are willing to risk their lives, as exemplified by this incident. The incident is a sharp reminder that we need to use social media responsibly. Online popularity should not take precedence over prioritizing safety and exhibiting carefulness.