The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has responded promptly to a video depicting an elderly man smoking a beedi inside one of its coaches, urging commuters to report such incidents for immediate action. This move comes as part of DMRC’s commitment to maintaining a safe and comfortable travel environment for passengers.
The video, shared on social media platform X by user Manish Pandey, shows an elderly man lighting a beedi with a matchstick and subsequently throwing away the lit match. Despite the blatant violation of no-smoking rules within the Delhi Metro, initially, no one intervened. However, towards the end of the video, a fellow passenger gently tapped the man’s leg, presumably indicating that smoking was prohibited inside the metro.
DMRC, through its official statement, assured commuters that it actively monitors and takes action against such objectionable behavior through its “flying squads.” These squads conduct random checks to identify and address violations of metro rules.
“We conduct random checking through flying squads to detect any such objectionable behavior. We appeal to the public to instantly bring up such instances to our notice so that immediate action can be taken,” DMRC stated.
The video, shared just a day ago, has garnered over 3,000 views and prompted discussions among viewers. Many expressed concern over the lack of intervention by fellow passengers during the incident. Some advocated for a more robust mechanism to identify and penalize violators promptly.
“Socially responsible people. Why no one could intervene and snatch the matchbox from the culprit. Anyone who made this clip or video is also equally responsible for such an incident,” commented one individual.
Another commenter said, “Horrible. The system should have an inbuilt mechanism of identification and termination of the journey at the next stop. Ordinary citizens don’t intervene due to being scared of violent reactions or follow up by such people.”
DMRC’s call for passenger involvement in reporting violations reflects its commitment to passenger safety and ensuring a pleasant commuting experience for all.
News Summary:
- DMRC swiftly responds to a video depicting a man smoking a beedi inside a Delhi Metro coach, urging passengers to report such violations for immediate action.
- The video, shared on social media, raised concerns about passengers’ reluctance to intervene in the incident.
- DMRC employs “flying squads” to conduct random checks and address objectionable behavior within the metro.
- Commuters and social media users call for a stronger mechanism to identify and penalize violators promptly.
