The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation issued an appeal to its commuters to “refrain from indulging in such obscene activities” after a video of a young couple kissing while seated on the floor of a metro coach went viral on social media.
Additionally, Delhi metro authorities have urged commuters to immediately report any such incident of the couple kissing to the “nearest available metro staff/CISF” in order for the proper course of action to be taken.
Anger and humor have been used by internet users as reactions. The girl is seen in the video lying on the boy’s lap as he is seated on a metro coach’s floor.
The undated video has enraged many social media users who have urged DMRC to take action against the couple, while some have questioned the idea of filming the act.
Many videos filmed in the Delhi Metro coaches have gone viral in the last few months.
Meanwhile, the DMRC, in a statement, said that it “expects its commuters to behave responsibly while using the Delhi Metro and follow all social etiquette and protocols that are acceptable in the society.”
“Commuters should not indulge in any indecent/obscene activity that may cause discomfort or could offend the sensibilities of other fellow commuters. DMRC’s Operations & Maintenance Act, in fact, lists out indecency as a punishable offence under Section 59,” it said.
The DMRC appealed to commuters to “refrain from indulging in such obscene activities and maintain social etiquette/decorum while traveling in a mass public transport system like the Delhi Metro.”
Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops, and spice stalls.
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