A man was arrested by the Delhi Police after a video of him consuming a drink and eating boiled eggs inside a Delhi Metro coach went viral, triggering outrage on social media. The incident sparked a debate about discipline and decorum in public transport, prompting swift action from authorities.
The case was registered under Section 59 of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Act, which prohibits eating and drinking in metro coaches. According to officials, a complaint was filed after the video gained significant attention online. Acting on the complaint, the Delhi Metro authorities alerted the police, who traced and apprehended the man from Burari. During questioning, the man admitted to his actions but clarified that he was drinking a soft drink, Appy Fizz, and not alcohol, as alleged in the video.
In the video, the man, dressed in a brown t-shirt and beige pants, is seen sitting in a metro coach. He pulls out a boiled egg from his bag and peels it using the metal handrail, which many viewers found unhygienic. He then appears to drink from a bottle, which some initially mistook for alcohol.
The video quickly went viral, with reactions ranging from amusement to concern. Some users joked about his “next-level meal planning,” while others suggested that the Delhi Metro should impose a lifetime ban on him. The Delhi Police responded to the viral clip by confirming the arrest, emphasizing that breaking rules has consequences.
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