A viral video that triggered panic over a snake sighting on a Delhi Metro coach turned out to be a false alarm, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed on Friday, stating that only a baby lizard was found during inspection.
The clip, shared widely on Instagram on Thursday evening, showed chaos inside a Delhi Metro ladies’ coach, with passengers screaming, lifting their feet off the floor and climbing onto seats. One woman can be heard claiming that a cobra was inside the coach, while another urges someone to alert the driver.
In response, DMRC said it took immediate action once the alert was received. The train was halted at Akshardham Metro station, evacuated and sent to the depot for a detailed inspection.
“Although the snake is not visible in the video, it is being purportedly claimed that a snake was spotted in a ladies’ coach,” said Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications), DMRC. “Despite a meticulous check, no snake was found. However, a baby lizard was spotted during the inspection,” he added.
Dayal said that DMRC followed standard operating procedures to ensure passenger safety and urged commuters to remain calm and report unusual incidents to metro staff.
The phrase “snake in Delhi Metro” slithered its way to the top of social media trends on Thursday evening, after a dramatic video of chaos inside a coach went viral. Within hours, the clip amassed thousands of views and sparked a frenzy of reactions.
While some users expressed concern, many were quick to question the authenticity of the claim, noting that the viral video showed no actual sighting of a snake. That didn’t stop the internet from doing what it does best: turning panic into punchlines.
“Metro snakes — the new phobia unlocked,” joked one user. Another chimed in, “From traffic jams to jungle safaris, Delhi really has it all.”
One witty commenter posted, “Whenever you’re in a tough spot, just start recording — the cameraman never dies.” Others dubbed the mysterious creature a “wild card entry” to the city’s already unpredictable commute.