Police File Case Over Video Of Man Masturbating In Delhi Metro
NDTV
A senior police officer said the police have taken suo motu action and a case under section 294 of the IPC has been registered.
The Delhi Police on Friday registered a case in connection with a viral video of a man allegedly masturbating in a metro train, hours after Delhi Women's Commission Chief Swati Maliwal issued a notice to it over the matter. Came across a viral video where a man can be seen shamelessly masturbating in Delhi Metro. It is absolutely disgusting and sickening. I am issuing a notice to Delhi Police and Delhi Metro to ensure strictest possible action against this shameful act. Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal issues a notice to DCP, Delhi Metro over the viral video of a man seen masturbating while sitting on a seat in Delhi Metro. pic.twitter.com/HcKN2vm6yl We request the commuters to conduct themselves responsibly while traveling by the Metro. If the other commuters notice any objectionable behaviour, they should report immediately the matter on the DMRC Helpline detailing the corridor, station, time etc.
A senior police officer said the police have taken suo motu action and a case under section 294 (obscene acts and songs) of the IPC has been registered, as per a PTI report. The investigation into the matter is underway.
The disturbing video, recorded by another commuter, showed a man watching something on his phone and masturbating on the Delhi Metro while other passengers near him were seen as highly uncomfortable and moving away.
Reacting to the video, Delhi Women's Commission Chief Swati Maliwal termed it ''absolutely disgusting and sickening'', and demanded exemplary action against the accused.
