CISF official confronted in Delhi Metro for photographing woman; suspended
A CISF official was suspended after being confronted by passengers on the Delhi Metro for allegedly photographing a woman without consent. The incident sparked a public altercation and is currently under official investigation.
Why it matters
Highlights issues regarding public safety, privacy, and the conduct of security personnel in high-traffic transit systems.
An ASI-rank CISF official was allegedly involved in a scuffle with passengers inside a Delhi Metro coach after a woman accused him of photographing her, police sources said on Sunday (August 17, 2026).
A video of the incident, which took place around 1 p.m., has surfaced online. In the video, the woman can be seen confronting the official over the issue inside a metro coach, they said.
A senior CISF officer said the official has been suspended pending enquiry.
“A matter has been reported regarding the alleged misconduct by CISF personnel towards a female passenger in a metro train. The CISF has viewed this with utmost seriousness at the highest levels. The concerned personnel has been placed under suspension with immediate effect, and a detailed inquiry has been ordered. Further appropriate action will be taken based on the findings,” CISF Delhi Metro has posted on X.
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