A short video circulating online has ignited a heated debate on public behaviour after it allegedly showed a man urinating inside a Delhi Metro station, an act that many commuters described as deeply unsettling and disrespectful to shared spaces.

The clip, widely shared on X, is believed to have been recorded at a station on the Pink Line. Though the exact date of the incident remains unclear, the visuals were enough to trigger strong reactions, with users questioning how such conduct continues in one of the capital’s most heavily monitored public transport systems.

Delhi Metro??😭 pic.twitter.com/WjYzRMJQA3

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) January 19, 2026

As outrage grew, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation stepped in with an appeal, asking commuters to play an active role in preserving cleanliness. In its statement, DMRC said, “DMRC requests all its passengers to help in keeping the premises clean and hygienic. If passengers notice any such activity by a fellow passenger, they should immediately bring the same to the notice of DMRC authorities.”

Responding to complaints raised online, the corporation also reassured users on X, stating, “Hi, any inconvenience is regretted. Suitable action is taken in case any such activity is noticed.”

Online reactions ranged from anger to embarrassment. Many users said the incident reflected a lack of basic civic responsibility, with some calling it “shameful” and others saying it damaged the image of the city. One post read, “Whether the country progresses or not, some people are unable to move beyond their habits.”

Several commuters shared personal accounts of witnessing similar incidents in the past. “This has happened right in front of me once. It was around 10 at night, and a man started urinating on the platform in front of me. Since then, unless I have no other option, I don’t travel by metro,” a user wrote.

Others demanded stricter punishment, including fines, arrests and bans from metro travel. A few voices attempted to justify the act by citing medical issues, but many pushed back, pointing out that metro stations have accessible washrooms.

The episode has once again renewed calls for tighter enforcement, better monitoring and stronger deterrents, as commuters argue that repeated incidents show awareness campaigns alone are no longer enough.