A disruptive incident involving a heavily intoxicated man on the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro early Monday morning has left passengers shaken and questioning the efficiency of metro security.
The altercation occurred near the Kalkaji Mandir metro station around 7 AM, when the drunk individual engaged in abusive behavior and physical altercations with fellow passengers, sparking fears about passenger safety.
Eyewitnesses reported that the visibly intoxicated man harassed passengers and then engaged in a violent confrontation, part of which they captured on video.
آج 9 ستمبر کو صبح 7 بجے کے قریب دہلی میٹرو کی میجنٹا لائن پر مسافر یہ منظر دیکھ کر خوفزدہ ہو گئے۔ ایک لمبے قد کا آدمی کافی نشے میں تھا۔ کئی مسافروں کے ساتھ بدتمیزی کے بعد شدید لڑائی دیکھنے میں آئی۔ ویڈیو میں جو کچھ نظر آرہا ہے وہ لڑائی اور پٹکا پٹکی کا دوسرا حصہ ہے۔#delhimetro pic.twitter.com/u6EJshFQBg
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The incident took place in the coach following the women’s coach, during the rush-hour commute from Botanical Garden to Janakpuri West.
Despite two CISF personnel being present in the same coach, they took no immediate action to control the situation, leaving passengers to fend for themselves.
This incident raises critical questions about the screening process at metro stations and how intoxicated individuals are able to board without intervention.
The failure of CISF officers to respond in time has further fueled frustrations among commuters, who are now demanding more stringent security protocols.
“The metro is likely to be a safe space, but incidents like this make us feel vulnerable,” said a regular commuter who witnessed the altercation. “How did someone under the influence of alcohol manage to board the train without anyone stopping them?”
Such incidents, occurring with increasing frequency, have undermined the sense of security among Delhi Metro users.
Many are now calling for DMRC and CISF officials to take swift action, ensuring that proper checks are in place to prevent such episodes from happening in the future.
Rising Incidents Of Public Disorder In Delhi Metro
Over the past months, there has been a noticeable rise in public disorder cases inside Delhi Metro trains, often involving intoxicated individuals.
Passengers have expressed concerns over their safety, urging authorities to enforce stricter rules regarding alcohol consumption and entry into the metro system.
Although the DMRC and CISF are tasked with maintaining order, their apparent inaction during incidents like these is raising doubts about their ability to manage emergencies effectively.
A lack of timely response puts the safety and well-being of commuters at risk.
Calls For Stricter Enforcement
The DMRC has yet to respond with a formal statement regarding the incident, but passengers are hopeful that this event will prompt a reassessment of current security measures.
With the metro being a critical mode of transport for millions of people in the capital, ensuring a secure environment is vital for maintaining public confidence.
Metro users however are demanding accountability and more robust enforcement of safety protocols to prevent such disruptive behavior in the future.
Until then, passengers are left questioning how well-prepared metro authorities are to handle such recurring challenges.
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