In response to a viral video showing individuals jumping over the automated fare collection (AFC) gates at the Jama Masjid metro station, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Saturday that it has taken appropriate action, as the incident constitutes a violation of law and order. The DMRC also mentioned that its officials are in contact with the police to ensure that an FIR is filed in connection with the matter.
DMRC took it to X and said, “DMRC has taken necessary cognizance of this matter as it is a breach of law and order. An investigation is being conducted to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future. DMRC is already interacting with the Police authorities for the filing of the FIR.”
In a previous tweet, the DMRC clarified that the incident occurred at the Jama Masjid Metro station on the Violet Line on the evening of February 13, 2025. They described it as a brief temporary surge in passengers, attributing it to a momentary reaction from some individuals due to a sudden increase in traffic at the AFC gates.
In another post on X, DMRC had said, “In reference to a viral video circulating on social media regarding some passengers jumping over AFC gates to exit, DMRC would like to inform that said incident is reported from Jama Masjid Metro station on Violet Line on the evening of 13th February 2025.”
“There was a temporary surge of passengers for a brief time when some passengers bypassed the AFC gate by jumping over it to exit. Security personnel and other staff were adequately present to counsel such passengers and the situation was never out of control. Rather, it was a momentary reaction of some passengers due to sudden surge at AFC gates,” DMRC concluded.
The video captured a large crowd of people jumping over the automated fare collection (AFC) gates, with many individuals filming the act on their cellphones.