Chaos on Delhi Metro: DMRC Confirms Snake Alarm Was a False Alarm 🚨
Footage of a supposed 'cobra' in a ladies' compartment of the Delhi Metro observed to be a small lizard, ascertained by DMRC following investigation.
In a turn of events, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has confirmed that the video circulating on Instagram showing panic inside a ladies' coach was due to a false alarm. The cause? Just a baby lizard! 🦔
The clip, sparking widespread fear and panic on Thursday evening, depicted disorder within the coach, with passengers screaming, jumping onto seats, and shouting about a supposed cobra on board.
Upon receiving the alert, DMRC swiftly responded and halted the train at Akshardham Metro station. The train was then evacuated and thoroughly inspected at the depot.
Despite claims of a snake, DMRC officials confirmed that no such creature was found. Instead, they discovered a baby lizard during the inspection process. causing quite a stir on social media. 🐍
"Metro snakes - the new phobia unlocked," joked one netizen, while another quipped, "From traffic jams to jungle safaris, Delhi is a wild ride!"
While some expressed concern, others were quick to question the authenticity of the incident, noting that no actual snake was visible in the viral video. Regardless, the incident serves as a reminder of the steps taken by DMRC to ensure the safety and security of its passengers. 🚊
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What Happens When an Alert is Received?
When an alert is received regarding a potential threat, DMRC follows a specific set of procedures to ensure passenger safety. These steps include:
- Immediate Action: Upon receiving an alert, the train is halted at the nearest station and evacuated for a thorough inspection.
- Thorough Inspection: The concerned team checks the train footage and the coach in question at the depot to verify the threat.
- Priority on Passenger Safety: DMRC emphasizes the importance of passenger safety and urges passengers to remain vigilant and report any concerns to metro staff.
- Collaboration with Security Agencies: DMRC works closely with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to maintain safety and security across all metro premises.
- Enhanced Facilities for Special Passengers: DMRC has implemented initiatives like priority frisking for special category passengers, including the specially-abled, pregnant women, women with infants, senior citizens, and people with injuries to enhance their travel experience.
These procedures demonstrate DMRC's commitment to ensuring a safe and secure experience for all passengers. 🛡🛉
- In the event of a potential threat, such as the false snake alarm on a Delhi Metro train, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) swiftly halts the train and evacuates it for a thorough inspection at the depot.
- As part of their procedure, DMRC checks the train footage and the coach in question at the depot to verify the threat, as was the case with the incident involving a baby lizard.
- DMRC's emphasis on passenger safety extends to urging passengers to remain vigilant, report any concerns, and work closely with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to maintain safety and security across all metro premises. Thisincludes implementing initiatives like priority frisking for special category passengers to enhance their travel experience.
