A shocking incident from Delhi’s Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station has gone viral on social media after an elderly man was seen urinating inside a lift in the presence of two women. The disturbing clip sparked outrage online, with many users raising concerns over public decency and passenger safety inside metro premises. After the video gained traction, both the Delhi Police and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation took cognisance of the matter and responded publicly.
Another shocking incident reported from the Delhi metro as an elderly man was found urinating inside the lift at Kalkaji station
A disturbing incident from Delhi’s Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station has sparked outrage online after an elderly man was caught urinating inside a metro lift while two women were present inside. The incident came to light after Instagram user Deepshika Mehta shared her shocking experience on social media, leaving many internet users furious over the lack of civic sense in public spaces.
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According to her account, the women were left stunned after witnessing the act inside the enclosed lift area. What made the situation even more shocking was the man’s unapologetic response when confronted later at the metro platform. Deepshika revealed that when she questioned him over his behaviour, he casually responded,
“Tum karlo jo karna hai (Do whatever you can).”
To say that this further intensified the anger online would be a sheer understatement.
The woman later said,
“Galti nahi kari aapne (Did not you do something wrong).”
To this he replied,
“Haan to kari hai toh sorry (Yes, sorry).”
Sharing the incident on Instagram, she described how unimaginable and uncomfortable the moment felt, especially for women using public transport facilities. Her post quickly went viral across platforms, prompting discussions.
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Delhi police and DMRC react after viral Kalkaji metro lift incident
Soon after the disturbing video from Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station began circulating online, both Delhi Police and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation issued statements addressing the controversy. Responding to the viral post, authorities said the elderly man seen in the video was reportedly dealing with a medical emergency at the time of the incident.
According to Delhi Police, the matter was examined by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro) after social media outrage intensified. The police said,
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“The old person seen in the viral video was travelling from Jamia Metro Station to Faridabad Metro Station.”
They further added that the incident took place around 9:40 PM on May 15, 2026, during an interchange at Kalkaji Metro Station. Officials further explained that the man had allegedly been trying to locate a nearby toilet facility but was unable to do so before, “the situation went beyond control.”
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The authorities also clarified that the man attempted to urinate in a bottle while inside the lift, following which passengers raised objections and alerted metro staff. “Necessary action was taken,” Delhi Police said, confirming that the individual was later penalised by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation under Section 59 of the DMRC Act for creating a nuisance inside metro premises.
Here is how netizens reacted
The incident triggered mixed reactions across social media, with several users expressing shock, anger, and discomfort over the visuals, while others debated the medical emergency explanation shared by the authorities. Many also flooded the comment section with strong opinions on civic sense, hygiene, and safety inside public transport spaces. Have a look at some comments that are worth checking out,
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Even if the incident may have happened due to a possible medical emergency, the visuals remain disturbing and highlight the need for better awareness, civic sense, and quicker assistance in public spaces. What are your thoughts on this entire episode? Do share your take in the comments below.
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