Telangana Railway Track Shock: Woman Software Engineer Drives Car for 3 KM on Train Tracks, Sparks Panic and Mental Health Debate

A shocking incident in Telangana’s Reddy district has gone viral, raising urgent questions about mental health and workplace pressures in India’s booming tech industry.

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Onlookers were left stunned when Ravika Soni, a young software engineer originally from Lucknow, drove her car for nearly 3 kilometers along active railway tracks between Nagulapalli and Shankarpalli stations. The incident began at a level crossing in Kondakal, where Ravika suddenly veered her car onto the tracks.

Local residents and passersby watched in disbelief as she continued to drive along the rails. The situation became even more dangerous when a train approached on the same track. Thanks to the alertness of the train’s loco pilot, a major disaster was averted—the driver managed to stop the train just in time.

Railway staff and locals quickly intervened, bringing the car to a halt and restraining Ravika. Train services were disrupted for over half an hour as authorities responded to the emergency. Police soon arrived and took Ravika into custody.

Investigations have revealed that Ravika, who was working for an IT company in Hyderabad, had recently lost her job and was struggling with severe stress and depression. Police confirmed that this act was not due to a technical malfunction or a reckless stunt, but rather a desperate response to overwhelming emotional turmoil.

The incident has sparked a nationwide debate about the mental health crisis among young professionals, particularly in high-pressure technology sectors. Experts warn that job insecurity, relentless performance demands, and social isolation are turning mental health challenges into a silent epidemic.

While no lives were lost in this incident, it serves as a sobering warning. “If we don’t take mental health seriously, the next time, we may not be so lucky,” said one local official.

The event has prompted urgent calls for better mental health support systems in workplaces and society at large. As the video continues to circulate online, many are left asking: Are we truly listening to the struggles of our youth? And what can be done to prevent such tragedies in the future?

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