A heated altercation between two individuals aboard Bengalurus Namma Metro escalated into a fistfight, with a video of the incident rapidly going viral online. Despite the lack of an official response from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the footage has sparked widespread attention.In the video, the two men were initially seen exchanging verbal abuse in Kannada, which quickly turned into a physical confrontation within a crowded metro coach. Fellow passengers intervened, attempting to separate the two and urging them to resolve their issues outside the metro station. The underlying cause of the fight remains unclear.Kalesh b/w Two guys inside Bengaluru Metro (Namma Metro) over Push and Shovepic.twitter.com/UPecN3BCJT— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) July 9, 2024Public Reaction and Social Media BuzzThe video, shared on the micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter) by the handle @gharkekalesh, has elicited numerous reactions online. Some observers noted the incident mirrors a growing trend of altercations in metro systems, drawing comparisons to similar occurrences in Delhis metro. One user commented, “While the fight is bad, I appreciate the co-passengers helping to calm them down. Something you dont generally see in every fight. Especially in Delhi metro.” Another user remarked on the frequency of such incidents, saying, “Clashes in a packed metro have become so common in India. People get aggravated instantly and start hitting each other.”Investigation UnderwayThe BMRCL is currently investigating the incident and trying to identify the individuals involved. The altercation, which took place on an unspecified metro line, caused significant disruption for commuters. Namma Metro has been dealing with issues of overcrowding, particularly during peak hours. To alleviate some of the congestion, additional trains have been added to the Purple Line, which is crucial for IT professionals commuting to the citys eastern IT parks.
