Man dies after alleged assault over seat inside Delhi Metro; ex-IAS officer, son arrested
A 48-year-old man died following a physical altercation over a reserved seat on the Delhi Metro. A former IAS officer and his son have been arrested and charged with culpable homicide.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public concern regarding safety in public transport and the conduct of high-profile individuals in civil disputes.
A 48-year-old man died after he was allegedly slapped and pushed during a dispute over a seat reserved for senior citizens inside a Delhi Metro train, police said on Sunday (October 11, 2026).
A former IAS officer and his son have been arrested in connection with the case, police sources said.
The incident took place on October 8 at the Supreme Court Metro station, where the deceased, Pawan Sharma, allegedly got into an altercation with the two accused, identified as Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son Sidharth Singh, according to the FIR.
Police sources said both accused were arrested after the registration of the FIR.
The altercation reportedly began over a seat reserved for senior citizens. Sharma was allegedly slapped and pushed during the argument, causing him to fall and sustain head injuries, police said.
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