A video from Delhi’s Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station has drawn attention online after a woman confronted an elderly man for allegedly urinating inside a metro station lift while several passengers were present. The video was shared on Instagram by entrepreneur Deepshika Mehta.
In the clip, Mehta is seen recording the elderly man inside the Delhi Metro station and questioning him over the incident. She said that she had entered the elevator along with the man and two other passengers when she noticed what was happening.
During the confrontation, the elderly man allegedly responded, “Haan toh sorry, jo karna hai karlo,” while remaining calm.
The clip quickly spread on social media, with many users reacting strongly and raising concerns about hygiene and commuter behaviour inside public transport spaces. However, Delhi Police later clarified that the incident was linked to a medical emergency and confirmed that action had already been taken against the passenger.
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Delhi Police reacts
Responding in the comments section of the post, Delhi Police said the matter had been examined through DCP Metro officials.
“As per the report, on 15.05.2026 at around 9:40 PM, the old person seen in the viral video was travelling from Jamia Metro Station to Faridabad Metro Station. During interchange at Kalkaji Metro Station, he reportedly faced a medical emergency and, despite trying to locate a nearby toilet facility, was unable to do so and when the situation went beyond control, he had to urinate in the bottle while he was in the lift,” the police wrote.
Police added that some passengers objected and informed CISF and DMRC staff, following which action was taken.
Delhi Police confirmed that the passenger was penalised by DMRC under Section 59 of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Act for creating a nuisance inside metro premises.
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Social media reactions
The incident led to mixed reactions online. While some users criticised the act and called for stricter rules inside metro stations, others urged people to show empathy towards elderly passengers facing health emergencies.
“Such a shame, I hope you’re alright!” one user wrote.
Another commented, “The metro authority should take decisive action and impose a ban on his travel privileges.”
At the same time, several users pointed out that medical emergencies involving elderly commuters can happen unexpectedly, especially in crowded public spaces.
