In a bizarre incident that took place during peak hours on a local train in Mumbai, a man was caught smoking ganja (marijuana) inside a ladies compartment. The incident was captured on video and has since gone viral, drawing the ire of commuters.
The man, believed to be a drug addict, boarded the train heading towards Badlapur and entered the ladies compartment. Initially, the women inside the compartment glared at him and demanded that he get off the train. However, the man not only refused to leave but also took out drugs and began smoking them.
Smoking on local trains is against the law, and the sale or consumption of cannabis is illegal in India. The commuters on the train suspected that the man was smoking ganja, a form of marijuana. A video of the incident, edited in a one-minute clip, was uploaded on Twitter by Mumbai News.
Reports suggest that the man boarded the train at Byculla station. He was eventually removed from the compartment by the women Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Kurla station. It remains unclear what action was taken against the accused and what his intentions were for boarding the ladies compartment.
This incident is not an isolated one, as it has been observed that men often board ladies compartments on Mumbai’s local trains. In a similar incident, a man recently entered a Kasara-CSMT train heading towards CSMT. These instances raise concerns about the safety and security of women commuters on public transportation.
Authorities need to take stricter measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The enforcement of existing rules and regulations should be more rigorous, and awareness campaigns can be carried out to educate people about the importance of respecting women-only compartments.
It is crucial that everyone understands that ladies compartments are meant exclusively for women and should not be violated by men. Such incidents not only cause discomfort and inconvenience to female passengers but also pose a threat to their safety.
This news article provides a balanced view of the incident, highlighting the wrongdoing while emphasizing the need for preventive measures. It is essential to address this issue to create a safe and secure environment for all commuters, especially women, on Mumbai’s local trains.
