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Mumbai Metro Operator Shares Video of Child’s Stunts, Warns of Penalties

The operator says such acts endanger passengers, with offences liable to penalties.

Overview

  • A passenger identified as @varshasay sent the clip to Maha Mumbai Metro, which posted it on X on March 10 with a safety advisory.
  • The video shows a young boy hanging from overhead bars and swinging on handles inside a moving coach as nearby riders largely refrain from intervening.
  • MMMOCL appealed to parents to stop such behavior, calling it unsafe for children and other commuters and reminding riders that the metro is public property.
  • The advisory noted that violations are punishable, reinforcing routine reminders to follow rules on trains and at stations.
  • Online comments raised concerns about safety and security checks, with some linking the incident to limited recreational spaces for children in the city; no enforcement action was reported.