A shocking video on YouTube has raised brows which show a dramatic scene of man being shot as he runs down the street with other protesters in Egypt.

The video clip is a part of raw footage from Associated Press. It shows a helicopter flying above the man when he is suddenly shot due to which he falls on the ground. Another man quickly rushes to him and tries to pick up his limp body. Others come to rescue and carry away the man in shouts of protest.

Those in Egypt might not be able to see the video as the government has reportedly shut the Internet service in anticipation of what looks like huge mass protest.

The government has also set up elite surge special operations force to keep in vigil in sensitive places around Cairo like Tahir square which witnessed some of the biggest protests on January 25.