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Goats on the Escalator: Samastipur Station's Surprising Viral Moment
16 Oct
Summary
- Viral video shows woman taking goats on Samastipur railway escalator
- Video predates Patna metro inauguration, not related to new system
- Fact-checkers confirm location is Samastipur, not Patna metro
As of October 16th, 2025, a viral video has been making the rounds, claiming to show a woman taking goats onto the Patna metro system. However, a thorough fact-checking investigation has revealed that this video has nothing to do with the Patna metro at all.
The video, which surfaced online in early July 2025, was actually recorded at the Samastipur railway station in Bihar, not the Patna metro. Fact-checkers used Google Lens and compared the location to online photos and videos of Samastipur Junction to confirm the origin of the footage.
This proves the viral claims about the video being from the Patna metro are completely false, as the metro system was only inaugurated on October 6th, 2025 - several months after the video was first shared. The Patna metro has already faced some challenges, with reports of reel-makers inconveniencing passengers and issues with cleanliness. However, this particular video has no connection to those problems.
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Moving forward, it's crucial that social media users and news outlets verify information before spreading potentially misleading claims, especially around new infrastructure projects like the Patna metro. Fact-checking efforts are essential to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain journalistic integrity.
