Shocking footage shows ropes wrapped around a man's neck and upper body as six motorbikes pull in different directions — leaving him struggling, collapsing and apparently being dragged across the ground
The 39-second clip, shared on X, has sparked outrage online, with viewers questioning why the stunt was attempted and why some riders appear to keep accelerating
The man's identity and the precise location of the incident remain unknown, while reports suggest he survived the terrifying ordeal
A jaw-dropping video has captured the moment a seemingly death-defying motorcycle stunt spirals into a terrifying ordeal, with a man appearing to struggle for breath as six bikes pull ropes attached to his neck and upper body.
The disturbing footage shows the man standing in an open, dusty area at night, surrounded by motorcycles and a crowd of spectators who appear to have gathered to watch the extraordinary display.
But what begins as a spectacle quickly becomes a scene of apparent panic as the motorcycles accelerate, pulling the ropes in different directions and dragging the man off balance.
Within seconds, he stumbles and crashes to the ground, with the tension in the ropes seemingly leaving him unable to remain upright.
The footage then shows people rushing towards him in an apparent attempt to free him from the ropes, as the gathering descends into confusion.
Some of the riders appear to continue revving their motorcycles even as bystanders intervene, although the footage alone cannot establish what each person was doing or whether the riders understood the man's predicament.
The clip has prompted a wave of criticism on social media, with viewers questioning the extraordinary risks involved in a stunt that appears to leave the man perilously close to serious injury.
Ropes around his neck as six motorcycles pull away
The 39-second video was reportedly shared on X by an account named @ripper_dhruvaa and was covered by Indian news outlets on Friday, October 16.
According to reports by the Free Press Journal and Asianet Newsable, the man has ropes wrapped around his neck and upper torso, with the lines attached to approximately six motorcycles.
The riders appear to prepare to pull in different directions before the stunt begins.
As the bikes accelerate, the man is suddenly forced forward. He struggles to maintain his balance as the ropes tighten, and his face appears swollen or distorted in the footage.
He then falls to the ground and is briefly dragged amid a cloud of dust.
The apparent pressure around his neck makes the scene particularly alarming. The video, however, cannot establish whether he lost consciousness or sustained any specific injury.
Crowd rushes in as stunt descends into chaos
The reaction from the surrounding crowd is immediate.
People move towards the fallen man, apparently trying to intervene and release him from the ropes. Others converge on the motorcycles as the situation becomes increasingly chaotic.
The gathering, which initially appears to be watching the stunt, turns into a frantic effort to help the man.
The camera captures the commotion but does not provide a clear account of everything that happens after the crowd closes around him.
There is no independently verified information establishing whether emergency services attended, whether the man was taken to hospital or whether he required medical treatment.
Social media users condemn the stunt
The video has attracted criticism from viewers who questioned the decision to attempt such a dangerous feat.
One commenter wrote: 'How do you even come up with this and then think it is a good idea?'
Another posted: 'Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.'
The footage has also prompted questions about whether adequate precautions were taken and why the apparent danger was not addressed sooner.
Where did the incident happen?
Despite the video's circulation online, the exact location remains unconfirmed.
The footage appears to show a rural outdoor gathering at night, with motorcycles, spectators and strings of lights visible in the background.
Neither the man's identity nor the identities of the riders have been reliably established in the reports reviewed.
The precise circumstances surrounding the stunt, including whether it was organised as a formal performance or an informal demonstration, also remain unclear.
Did the man survive?
Reports published on October 16 describe the incident as a close call and say the man narrowly escaped serious harm.
However, no reliable medical statement or official account confirming his condition has been located. His survival is reported by the available coverage, but his exact injuries and subsequent condition remain unverified.
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