‘What’s happening to our youth?’: Assam man performs pull-ups hanging off India’s longest bridge; viral video prompts public outrage

The footage has triggered widespread criticism from local communities and social groups, who are demanding accountability. Many fear that such reckless behaviour could lead to a fatal accident if not curbed immediately.

An X account posted the video along with caption, “What’s happening to our youth? Risking life and limb for a few likes and views on social media! This shocking stunt by a young boy on the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge)—India’s longest river bridge—is not bravery, it’s sheer recklessness.”

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What’s happening to our youth?
Risking life and limb for a few likes and views on social media!

This shocking stunt by a young boy on the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge)—India’s longest river bridge—is not bravery, it’s sheer recklessness.

cc @assampolice… pic.twitter.com/WaBHMRcEO6

— Oxomiya Jiyori 🇮🇳 (@SouleFacts) August 5, 2025

Locals and community groups have strongly condemned the act, calling it not just reckless but deeply irresponsible. Many are urging authorities to step in before such stunts lead to a tragedy. “They should be identified and strict action should be taken against them, so that such incidents can be prevented in future,” a local resident told NDTV.

Despite the outrage, the local authorities and police are yet to respond officially.

The 9.15 km-long Dhola-Sadiya Bridge was inaugurated in 2017 and is situated over River Lohit in Assam. The Rs 2,056 crore bridge, named after singer Bhupen Hazarika, who hailed from Sadia, is 3.55 km longer than the Bandra-Worli Sea link.

In yet another stunt aimed at going viral, a flashy convoy of luxury cars, including an Aston Martin and a Mercedes convertible, brought traffic to a standstill on Gurgaon’s Dwarka Expressway Monday evening. A now-viral video shows a group of men filming the scene while others lounged inside the high-end vehicles, posing for the camera in the middle of the road. The spectacle caused major chaos and sparked outrage online. By Tuesday, police had stepped in, arresting three individuals and impounding several cars involved in the incident that took place in Sector 108.