Delhi Metro’s ‘Royal Rumble’: Corporate Youths and a Wrestling Finish

Townhall Times, New Delhi

Reporter: Bhavika Kalra

By: Regional Desk | New Delhi

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

If you’ve been on X (Twitter) or Instagram today, you’ve seen it: the video of a brutal scuffle inside a moving Delhi Metro coach. What started as a “corporate” disagreement turned into a full-blown assault that has left millions of daily commuters asking: Who is actually watching the cameras?

Here is the unfiltered breakdown of the incident.

1. The Video: From Words to ‘The Lift’

The clip, which went viral early this morning (Feb 24), shows a heated argument between two young men (reportedly corporate employees) and an older passenger.

The Escalation: In a packed coach where people are literally shoulder-to-shoulder, the two youths began raining punches on the older man.
The ‘WWE’ Moment: The part that really shocked the internet was toward the end—one of the attackers grabbed the older man by the leg and tried to hoist him up for what looked like a professional wrestling throw. On a moving train, this could have been fatal.
The Bystander Effect: Perhaps the most disturbing part? The sea of phones. Dozens of people watched and recorded, but almost no one stepped in to break it up.

2. The NCIB & Police Heat

This isn’t just a “viral video” anymore; it’s a criminal file.

NCIB Action: The National Crime Investigation Bureau shared the footage on its official X account today, tagging Delhi Police and the DMRC. Their message was blunt: “Such acts of hooliganism are increasing… please identify and arrest.”
DMRC’s Stance: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is currently scanning CCTV logs from the specific train and time. While no arrests have been made as of 7:00 PM tonight, the police are using mobile tower data and face-recognition software to track the attackers.

[Image: A blurry still from a viral video showing a passenger in a white shirt attempting a wrestling-style leg-lift on another passenger inside a crowded Delhi Metro coach.]

3. The Reality Check: Peak Hour Pressure

Why is this happening more often in 2026?

Overcrowding: With Delhi’s metro network now surpassing New York’s in length (420km), the ridership has exploded.
The Stress Trigger: Most of these fights start over “accidental pushing” or seat disputes between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Security Gap: There is a CISF guard at the gate and a camera on the ceiling, but there are no security personnel inside the actual coaches. This 60-second “blind spot” is where the violence happens.

Emergency Protocol: Don’t Just Film

If you’re stuck in a coach when a fight breaks out, here is what you actually need to do (besides hitting ‘Record’):

Tool	What to Do
PEA (Passenger Alarm)	Press the red button near the doors to talk directly to the Train Operator.
DMRC Helpline	Dial 155370 immediately.
CISF Helpline	Dial 155655 for security emergencies.
Delhi Police	Dial 112 or 1511 (Metro unit).

The Bottom Line

The “WWE Fight” is a symptom of a larger problem: declining civic behavior in a hyper-stressed city. Whether it’s a “scripted” attempt for followers or a genuine case of road rage on rails, the DMRC is under immense pressure tonight to make an example out of the attackers.