A recent video captures a hot altercation in the Bengaluru Metro, setting off a wave of online reactions as more and more people raise growing concern over increasing aggression in public spaces. The footage captures a brawl between the passengers: it becomes a quick escalation when fellow commuters step in to extend their efforts toward diminishing the situation.
Watch the video here:
Scuffle in Bengaluru metro over wearing of backpack.
People who wear backpacks on their back should know it's an irritant and rankles others. It is much more convenient to hold or wear it in front.
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What is being said on the internet and comparisons
The incident, however, left netizens with mixed feelings, some were commenting on how this increases instances of this sort within the public transport, while another rang out to bring about comparisons with even more infamous clashes that are regularly seen in Delhi’s metro.
One user posted, “It’s unfortunate that there was a fight, but it is refreshing to see passengers step in to calm things down. You would not normally get this anywhere like in the Delhi metro.”.
The video has sparked new discussions on passenger behavior and the safety of the public on metros with most people calling for better measures to prevent such confrontations.