A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official posted on Delhi Metro duty has been suspended and a detailed inquiry ordered after passengers alleged he took photographs of a woman inside a Delhi Metro coach on Saturday, police and CISF officials said.
Incident on Yellow Line near AIIMS station
The episode, which drew other commuters and produced a video that circulated on social media, took place in the afternoon near AIIMS Metro station on the Yellow Line, according to a Delhi Police officer. The official holds the rank of Assistant Sub‑Inspector (ASI) and was serving with the CISF detachment responsible for security on the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) network.
Passengers in the coach confronted the ASI after the woman noticed him allegedly taking photographs of her. Several people recorded the confrontation on their mobile phones and one of the clips was later shared online. In the video, the woman can be seen challenging the official and asking him to delete the pictures, while other commuters point to images on his phone.
“A matter has been reported regarding the alleged misconduct by a CISF personnel towards a female passenger in a metro train. The CISF has viewed this with utmost seriousness at the highest levels,” the CISF Delhi Metro account posted on X.
Immediate administrative and police action
Following the incident, the CISF placed the ASI under suspension with immediate effect and ordered a detailed inquiry, the force said in its X post. The Delhi Metro Police reached the spot and took the official into custody for questioning, the police officer said. Officers also reported that the woman declined to file a formal complaint.
- Location: Yellow Line, near AIIMS Metro station
- Time: Saturday afternoon (around 1 p.m. in some reports)
- Action taken: ASI suspended; CISF ordered inquiry; Delhi Metro Police examined the scene
Initial accounts indicate the ASI denied taking photos when challenged. Commuters, however, alleged that multiple photographs of the woman were found in the official's phone gallery and demanded the images be deleted. Tensions rose when the official attempted to leave the coach and passengers tried to prevent him from doing so, leading to a scuffle, officials said.
Context and possible implications
The CISF is the central agency charged with security on the DMRC network and its staff are routinely posted on trains and platforms. The force's swift suspension of the official signals a zero‑tolerance stance toward alleged misconduct by personnel on metro duty. The inquiry ordered by CISF will determine whether disciplinary or criminal action is warranted based on its findings and the probe by Delhi Metro Police.
Commuters and women’s safety groups in the capital routinely raise concerns about harassment on public transport. While the woman in this case declined to register a formal police complaint, the presence of passenger recordings and the administrative action taken are likely to be examined by investigators as they reconstruct events inside the coach.
Delhi Police said it was examining the circumstances that led to the altercation. The CISF statement on X said appropriate action will follow the outcome of the detailed inquiry.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Agency | CISF (Delhi Metro detachment) |
| Rank | Assistant Sub‑Inspector |
| Location | Yellow Line (near AIIMS Metro station) |
| Action | Suspension; detailed inquiry ordered; police questioning |
Authorities have not released the name of the CISF official. Updates on any FIR, formal complaint by the passenger or the inquiry's findings will be issued by the CISF and Delhi Police as the probe proceeds.
Officials said the CISF and Delhi Metro Police continue to stress vigilance and adherence to conduct standards for security personnel deployed across the metro network, underscoring the sensitivity of incidents involving alleged harassment on public transport in the national capital.
