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Delhi Metro Rolls Out In-Train Warnings Banning Reels and Dance Videos

New bilingual messages invoke nuisance rules with fines to curb viral filming.

Overview

  • DMRC began the announcement rollout on September 14 and says coverage will extend across the entire network by the end of this week.
  • The messages, delivered in Hindi and English, state that filming reels, dance videos or similar activities inside trains or stations is strictly prohibited.
  • Officials say violators can be penalized under Metro Railways Act provisions related to creating a nuisance, even though the law does not explicitly mention social-media filming.
  • A parallel social-media campaign urges riders to avoid playing loud music to maintain a comfortable commute.
  • The move follows earlier steps, including flying squads tasked in 2023 to monitor objectionable filming, after repeated viral clips highlighted enforcement challenges.