The Indian Railways on Friday reacted to a viral video that showed a woman cooking Maggi in an electric kettle onboard a train, saying action is being initiated against her. The clip, widely circulated on social media, shows the woman preparing Maggi and tea while flaunting her unusual cooking method during the journey.
Passengers Outraged Over Safety Risks
In the video, the woman, speaking in Marathi, displayed Maggi cooking inside the kettle with tea placed beside it, claiming she had served a “readymade breakfast” to the co-passenger next to her. “I mean to say that I don’t even have a holiday here. My kitchen is still working,” the woman said in the clip. The video further revealed that she had prepared tea for around 15 people in the same kettle before cooking Maggi. The train on which the incident occurred has not been officially identified.
The viral clip sparked widespread outrage online, with users questioning the safety and logic of using high-power appliances on trains. Many argued that train sockets are designed only for low-power devices such as phone chargers and laptops, and using electric kettles can pose serious fire hazards.
Railway Authorities Stress Strict Prohibition and Safety
Taking cognizance of the video, the Central Railways emphasized that using electric kettles onboard trains is strictly prohibited. “Action is being initiated against the channel and the person concerned,” the Central Railways said in a tweet. Authorities highlighted the dangers involved, stating, “It can lead to fire incidence and be disastrous for other passengers also. May also cause disruption of electric supply and malfunction of the AC and other electronic ports in the Train.”
Railway officials urged passengers to refrain from using electric kettles or similar appliances onboard trains. They also advised travelers to immediately report any such incidents to railway staff to prevent potential accidents and ensure the safety of all passengers.
This incident has reignited debates over passenger safety measures and compliance with railway rules, with experts warning that misuse of electric appliances in confined spaces like train coaches can have catastrophic consequences.