Tik Tok craze: Man breaks spine attempting backflip; paralysed

A man from Tumakuru, Karnataka, who goes by the name of Kumar wanted to make an impact on social media by creating videos to be uploaded on Tik Tok application.  For his video, Kumar chose a dangerous stunt. He attempted a backflip. Unfortunately, though he was elevated up in the air with the help of another person, Kumar was unable to complete the circle and landed on his neck. He ended up twisting his neck and broke his spine.  Kumar was admitted to Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru.