Indian Railways Responds After Man Complains About Woman Smoking Inside Train

Smoking in public transport is not just unhealthy but also dangerous, as it exposes everyone to harmful smoke in a confined space. It often leads to arguments, discomfort, and even panic among passengers. A similar incident recently occurred inside an Indian Railways passenger train, where a woman was caught smoking thereby creating chaos.

Woman smoking on Indian Train video goes viral

Smoking inside Indian trains and railway premises is strictly prohibited under Section 167 of the Railway Act, 1989. The rule is meant to safeguard passengers from health hazards and prevent fire-related risks. While most people are aware of this law and abide by it, incidents like a recent viral video from a passenger train show that a few still ignore or remain unaware of the regulations.

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The viral clip shows a woman smoking inside an AC coach of a passenger train in India. An onlooker, disturbed by the act, confronted her and asked her to step outside if she wished to smoke. Instead of cooperating, the woman reacted angrily, lashed out at fellow passengers, and even demanded that the recording be stopped. At one point during the heated argument, she was heard saying,

“Main tumhare paiso ka nahi fukti hoon.”

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As the matter escalated, a Ticket Checker stepped in to resolve the issue. He reminded the woman that smoking on trains is a punishable offence and laid down three options before her: paying the fine, being let off without penalty, or handing over the matter to the police. At this point, the woman panicked and broke down into tears, realizing the seriousness of her actions.

While she did agree to go out she was more concerned regarding the recording of the incident. It was visible that she is about to cry and then sat on her seat again.

Have a look at the viral clip

A man named Mayank Burmee took to social media platform X and shared the viral clip of a woman smoking inside an Indian passenger train. The video shows her not only violating railway rules but also arguing with fellow passengers who confronted her. While it appeared that she was most likely unaware of the strict ban on smoking inside trains, her bigger concern seemed to be the fact that the incident was being recorded.

Have a look at the viral clip,

Is it legal to smoke on a train? @RailwaySeva

Mahila hai to sb legal hai asa?

she- “mai tere paso ka nhi pee rhi na”

In the end, she dropped her last Ace card- “crying”. pic.twitter.com/BNFJPYwd0U

— Mayank Burmee (@BurmeeM) September 15, 2025

Here’s what Indian Railway replied to the incident

After Mayank Burmee’s post went public, it quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions from netizens. The comments section was filled with a myriad of opinions, mostly condemning the act and emphasizing how it should never have happened in the first place.

Railway Seva also reacted to the video,

Please share your PNR/UTS number and mobile no. preferably via DM to enable us to take immediate action.
You may also raise your concern directly on https://t.co/JNjgaq1zyT or dial 139 for speedy redressal.
– RPF India https://t.co/utEzIqB89U

— RailwaySeva (@RailwaySeva) September 15, 2025

Netizens took to the comment section and reacted in myriad ways

TTE came up with such a decent way of punishing, ask fellow passengers to chose whether to punish or let her free…..kya bakwaas hai ye, she was smoking knowing fully well the rules and they started playing the victim card 😂🤣, koi banda ye karega to seedha punishment ya hafta…

— sourabh (@sourabhbisen37) September 15, 2025

I hope she’s arrested!!!

— Ina (@Suvina20454138) September 15, 2025

What “options” is the TTE blurting out? Will these “options” be given to a man? There are no options for such a crime. 🚬 can cause fire in a train. The only option is to give harsh punishment. This रोना धोना is just a नाटक to escape the fine.

— ((Rahul Singh))ॐ (@trs12321) September 15, 2025

Agar itni himmat hai sutta marne ki train me to as an adult consequences jhelne ki aukat honi chaiye. Yeh rona dhona baap ke samne kare bahar in aansuo ki ratti bhar keemat nhi hai ulta mahilao ki izzat pr hamla hai.

Weakass women.

— Deep Jyoti Ray (@deepjyotiray1) September 15, 2025

Using a woman card everywhere is an insult all women and their rights.

— AloneMusk (@ettettaaa) September 15, 2025

TT should be sacked first. She was smoking inside an AC compartment while holding a cloth sheet. If ashes had fallen on it, the sheet could have caught fire and led to a major accident. It could have been catastrophic.

— Baasha 🇮🇳🇮🇱 (@Michael95991119) September 15, 2025

Sickening. Disgusting behaviour.

— Ravi Nair (@nairkravi06) September 15, 2025

Nowadays no one listens to anyone, whether it is good or bad for health and environment.

— Hemant Sharma (@delightedhemant) September 15, 2025

The incident has definitely brought attention to the importance of adhering to public safety rules and the accountability that comes with it. What are your thoughts? Do share via the comments below.