In a shocking incident from Delhi metro on Wednesday evening, a man allegedly masturbated and ejaculated on a minor while she was travelling on a crowded metro train. The incident took place on the ‘Red Line’, at around 8.30 pm on the occasion of Rakshabandhan .  The accused, a man from West Bengal, was nabbed by two fellow passengers who witnessed his misdeed. He was handed over to the Delhi Metro authorities at the Shahdara station. The station authorities later informed the police. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) issued a notice to the deputy commissioner of police (Metro) over the incident, seeking an action taken report by September 5.

The mother of the young girl found that a man had ejaculated on her daughter in the overcrowded coach. She and her daughter got down at the Seelampur station.

In a statement, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said such incidents are "extremely unsavoury and against the dignity of passengers and all societal norms".

"In this particular case, we appreciate the response of the fellow passengers who brought it to the attention of the DMRC staff. Taking prompt action, the DMRC personnel handed over the accused to the police and an FIR has been registered for further necessary action.

"We would yet again request our commuters to behave responsibly while travelling by the Metro and help in creating a congenial travelling environment where all passengers irrespective of age or gender can travel safely and comfortably," it said.

The DCW has also sought details of the apprehended man and steps taken to prevent such incidents in future.