Delhi Metro Addresses Viral Video of Passengers Jumping Fare Gates

The DMRC cited a temporary surge in passengers at Jama Masjid station as the cause, while police have filed an FIR over the incident.

A viral video captured passengers jumping over automated fare collection (AFC) gates at Jama Masjid metro station on February 13, 2025.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) attributed the incident to a brief, sudden surge in passengers at the station's gates.
DMRC clarified that the situation was controlled, with security personnel present to manage and counsel passengers at the scene.
Delhi Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the DMRC Act in response to the breach of law and order.
Social media users expressed concerns over the incident, criticizing both the passengers' behavior and the perceived lack of security enforcement.