A routine commute on the Delhi Metro transformed into a scene of public altercation, as a video capturing two women engaged in a physical fight inside a crowded coach spread rapidly across social media platforms. The clip, showcasing the raw tensions of urban travel, has ignited widespread discussion online about patience and public behavior.
Chaos in the Coach: What the Viral Video Shows
The now-viral footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the user @gharkekalesh, depicts a heated scuffle between two women. In the midst of a packed metro coach, the two are seen aggressively pulling each other's hair while fellow passengers look on, largely as stunned spectators. A few commuters make half-hearted attempts to intervene, but the tussle continues unabated. The post's caption, "Kalesh b/w two girls inside delhi metro over push and shove," suggests the conflict may have originated from jostling in the crowded space, though the precise cause, date, and location remain unverified.
The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 38,000 views in a short span. By late December 22, view counts reportedly crossed 40,000. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has not issued an official statement regarding this specific incident.
Netizens React: From Mockery to Social Commentary
The online response to the clip was swift and varied, reflecting a mix of humor, cynicism, and concern. One user humorously noted the aftermath of the hair-pulling, commenting in Hindi, "Kaafi hair loss ho gaya. Biotin khana padega ab inhe" (There's been a lot of hair loss. They will have to take Biotin now).
Others expressed surprise at never having witnessed such scenes personally. "I traveled thousands of times in Delhi metro but never got such lafda experience," wrote a frequent passenger. A top comment offered a metaphorical take, stating, "Delhi Metro isn’t public transport, it’s a reality show." Another user pondered, "Delhi metro me live kalesh dekhne ke liye kaun si tapasya karni padti hai..." (What penance must one do to see a live fight in the Delhi Metro...), highlighting the viral nature of such events versus daily reality.
Not an Isolated Incident: A Pattern of Viral Metro Altercations
This episode is not a standalone event in the annals of Delhi Metro's social media fame. The platform has frequently been the stage for similar conflicts that capture public attention. In a notable earlier incident from August 2025, a video from the Violet Line near Badkhal Mor station went massively viral. Shared by the same @gharkekalesh account, that clip showed women brawling over a seat, resorting to hair-pulling and slapping despite other seats being available nearby. It garnered a staggering over 7 lakh (700,000) views.
That scene was described by netizens as resembling a "wrestling ring," with one woman climbing atop another. Reactions then echoed current sentiments, with comments like "Welcome to Delhi Metro where there’s never a shortage of entertainment" and more reflective notes such as "Patience and tolerance seem to be vanishing from our society." These recurring incidents underscore the intense pressures of daily commute in a bustling metropolis and how they occasionally boil over into public spectacles, amplified by the power of social media.
