New Delhi: The Delhi Police has taken cognisance of a viral video showing a group of women allegedly abusing fellow passengers inside a women’s coach of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, officials said on Tuesday. The incident, which reportedly took place on the Magenta Line, is currently being verified by the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Janakpuri Metro police station. Police said they are examining the authenticity of the video and the exact sequence of events before taking action.
Video Shows Argument Inside Women’s Coach
According to officials, the video shows four to five women shouting and using abusive language inside the coach, creating a tense situation for other passengers. The footage has widely circulated on social media, raising concerns over passenger safety in the women’s coach.
A senior police officer said authorities are working to identify those involved and confirm when the incident took place. “The matter is being verified. Appropriate legal action will be taken based on findings,” the officer said.
What Triggered the Incident
A woman present in the coach said the argument began when a visually impaired passenger asked which station the train had reached.
She claimed that a group of women were making loud noise, making it difficult for others to respond. “When we asked them to lower their voices so we could help her, they started abusing us,” she said.
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The woman added that several passengers felt provoked and uncomfortable during the incident. She said such behaviour raises questions about safety in spaces meant exclusively for women.
“The women’s coach in the metro is considered one of the safest modes of transport for us. I request the Delhi Metro and Delhi Police to look into this matter. Because of such incidents, even the metro no longer feels safe. Where are we supposed to go? How are we meant to feel secure?” she said.
Concerns Over Safety Enforcement
The viral video, shared by a social media user, has sparked wider debate about discipline and safety enforcement inside metro coaches. Commuters have called for stricter monitoring and quicker action in such cases.
Police said further steps will depend on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
(With Inputs from PTI)
