The heated altercations that have become synonymous with the Delhi Metro now appear to have surfaced in Bengaluru. A video capturing a violent brawl between two men on the Namma Metro has gone viral online, sparking widespread attention.
In the video, the two individuals can be seen exchanging insults and throwing punches amid a crowded metro car. The confrontation escalated significantly, with both parties fiercely engaged until other passengers intervened and managed to de-escalate the situation.
A fight broke out between two passengers inside an overcrowded Metro train in Bengaluru.
BMRCL is reviewing the video & investigating further details@OfficialBMRCL pic.twitter.com/x7uwMVqAfs
— ChristinMathewPhilip (@ChristinMP_) July 9, 2024
The exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, though speculation suggests it originated from a dispute over pushing and overcrowding in the packed compartment. Details such as the time and specific location of the incident have not been confirmed.
While this incident appears to be the first of its kind recorded on Bengaluru’s metro system, its rapid circulation on social media has raised concerns about public transport safety.
Interestingly, many have praised the intervention of fellow passengers, contrasting it with incidents in Delhi where bystanders often do not intervene.
Meanwhile, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is conducting an investigation to ascertain details such as the train involved and the exact time of the incident. They plan to implement enhanced security measures on trains to prevent similar altercations in the future.
