If the public display of affection (PDA) by couples on the Delhi Metro wasn’t problematic enough, the trend has now spread to Indian Railways. A recent video shared online captures a couple openly cuddling on a train, causing discomfort among fellow passengers, including children. The woman who recorded the incident posted the video on social media, triggering extensive debate.
The video that has now gone viral shows the couple cuddling on a seat in the sleeper coach. Despite briefly talking to a ticket checker, they continued their public display of affection, seemingly unaffected by the presence of other passengers. This led the person who shared the video to compare the situation to a scene one might encounter in an OYO room.
OYO वाली सुविधा अब भारतीय रेल में भी उपलब्ध
😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/EtCXqsEfQk— HasnaZarooriHai🇮🇳 (@HasnaZaruriHai) June 11, 2024
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The video gained rapid attention online, sparking a flurry of comments. One user questioned, “I understand this on the Delhi Metro, but why on a regular train?” Another expressed concern, addressing the railway minister directly, “Dear railway minister, is it safe for females, teenage girls, and others to travel on Indian mail/express trains after seeing this video?”
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However, not everyone supported the original poster’s actions. Many criticized her for filming the couple without their consent. “Why would you do that? Did you take their permission before shooting the video?” asked one user. Another highlighted the legal implications, stating, “First of all, what if they are husband and wife? And secondly, who gave you permission to record them? Don’t you know it is a crime to record a private video of someone without their knowledge or consent? This falls under Section 354(c) of the IPC which defines Voyeurism. The punishment for this offense is provided under Section 354(C) of the Indian Penal Code.”
Meanwhile, incidents of public display of affection (PDA) in public transport are not uncommon. Previously, a flyer from New York shared his uncomfortable experience of enduring a couple’s PDA throughout a four-hour flight. Posting on ‘X’, user @babyibeenajoint shared pictures of the couple cuddling and snuggling during the flight. “Can’t believe my view on the plane. It was like this the whole 4-hour flight,” he lamented, with one snapshot capturing the couple making a heart shape with their fingers as they cozied up.
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