The Delhi Commission For Women chief Swati Maliwal on Friday expressed strong concern about a viral video on social media that showed a young man purportedly masturbating on a Delhi Metro while others around him looked embarrassed and moved away. Taking to Twitter, Maliwal said she has issued a notice to the Delhi Police and Delhi Metro to take strict action for the “shameful act”. She has sought a copy of the FIR registered in the matter and a detailed action taken report (ATR) by May 1.
The video is being widely circulated on social media wherein the man can be seen indulging in the “obscene act” while sitting in the Delhi Metro, the panel said, adding, “This is a very serious matter,” it said.
The incident was captured on video by another commuter, who did not intervene to stop the perpetrator.
Calling the incident “sickening”, Maliwal demanded exemplary action against the accused. DCW Chief Swati Maliwal said, “A man can be seen in a viral video shamelessly masturbating in Delhi Metro. It is absolutely disgusting and sickening. The accused must be arrested and strict action should be taken in the matter.”
