'Touched inappropriately': Woman's post about Delhi Metro journey goes viral

India Oct 11, 2025

A woman's upsetting experience on the Delhi Metro on October 8, 2025, has gone viral after she shared it on Reddit.
She described being repeatedly touched by a man during her evening commute from Shalimar Bagh to Rithala.
The story has reignited conversations about how safe women really feel on public transport.

Post drew suggestions on how to tackle such situations

According to her post, the man's behavior escalated even after she confronted him—he just apologized and left at Pitampura, leaving her shaken.
The incident drew a wave of support and anger online, with people suggesting steps like carrying pepper spray and using women-only coaches.
The discussion highlights just how urgent better safety measures are for women commuting in cities.