Obstructing Metro Doors Now Costly: Punishable with 4 Years Imprisonment or a Fine up to 10,000 or Both
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New Delhi: CCTV footage from the Guru Dronacharya metro station captured a woman shoving her bag between the doors of the train to stop it, which halted after moving a few meters. This act is not only dangerous for the passenger but is also of concern to the metro authorities responsible. Such cases have been observed daily and will now be taken seriously, says DMRC.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) complained about this issue to the police on Tuesday, who will now be filing charges. Any individual obstructing the coach doors will now be liable for up to 4 years imprisonment or a fine up to 10,000, or both. The decision was made in response to the regular trend of metro offences, which are not only fatal to the lives of the passengers but also affect the smooth functioning of the metros across the state.
Recently, a 35-year-old woman died when the train dragged her for several meters after her clothing got stuck in the door. A similar case at GTB metro station, where the woman’s coat got stuck in the door and was dragged for several meters by the train while the passenger escaped successfully, was witnessed. Also, on December 27, at New Ashok Nagar metro station, a man was seen obstructing the door with his hand and a leg, waiting for a lady to enter. The incident caused a defect in the door, and the train had to be delayed for the next 15 minutes. Records of such cases led to the urgency to address these issues.
DMRC officials expressed concern over such acts, saying, “If a passenger’s belongings get stuck in the door, they may also become entangled with the body and cause injuries to the passengers. Moreover, the train takes 3 attempts to close the doors; if it still remains obstructed, the operator has to close the door manually, resulting in a great time delay. Passengers should also be cautious that metros run subsequently one after another at few minutes duration and thus a delay from the first raises security concerns for the incoming trains as well,” the official added. “We will now be filing charges against any such offences to prevent upcoming mishaps, and the person violating the laws may face up to 4 years imprisonment or a fine up to 10,000 or both.”
Anuj Dayal, principal executive director, Corporate Communications, DMRC, stated over the issue, “Despite having constant announcements within the train against obstructing the doors, standing too close to the doors, being cautious about personal belongings such as dhoti, sari, dupatta, the rules are being violated. We will be running awareness schemes by showcasing awareness videos over the digital screens at the metro stations that have them and put up extra awareness signages to educate the passengers on the safety precautions.”
The metros have become the heart of public transport for the passengers, and thus it is now advisable that the passengers become aware of their responsibilities towards their own lives as well as the state.
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