STU: The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation issued 610, 518, and 519 punishments in April, May, and June, respectively.
- 610, 518, and 519 punishments issued in April, May, and June separately
- 3% rise in nuisance cases compared to last year
- Cases include making reels, eating inside trains, and other disruptions
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) penalized over 1,600 people for causing disturbances, such as making reels, from April to June, marking a 3% increase from the same period last year, officials reported on Thursday.
A senior DMRC official mentioned that specific data on penalties solely for making reels was not available. Nuisance activities also included offenses like sitting on the train floor and eating inside the train.
Data showed 1,647 penalties issued for creating nuisances under Section 59 of the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, compared to 1,600 the previous year. The DMRC issued 610, 518, and 519 penalties in April, May, and June, respectively. Last year’s figures for the same months were 528, 485, and 587.
DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar stated that the corporation penalizes individuals causing disturbances in the metro. “We use our resources to prevent such incidents on metro premises. We penalize those who create a nuisance, and this ongoing process aims to discourage such behavior,” he told PTI.
However, Kumar noted the challenge of monitoring 67 lakh daily passengers with limited manpower. “CCTV surveillance helps us detect incidents,” he added.
The DMRC has also posted notices at several metro stations to deter passengers from making reels and causing discomfort.
In April, the DMRC requested a thorough investigation from the Delhi Police after a video surfaced of two women applying colors on each other inside a train, drawing widespread criticism. The DMRC has been running campaigns, both online and offline, to discourage activities that might inconvenience other commuters. Mobile checking squads are also occasionally deployed to monitor inappropriate activities.
