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Delhi metro calls for 'decorum' as videos of passenger 'intimacy' surface Delhi metro calls for 'decorum' as videos of passenger 'intimacy' surface
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Passengers using the metro in Delhi have been asked by authorities to maintain "decorum" and "etiquette" after hundreds of videos showing couples engaged in what is locally known as "intimacy" surfaced on websites.Passengers using the metro in Delhi have been asked by authorities to maintain "decorum" and "etiquette" after hundreds of videos showing couples engaged in what is locally known as "intimacy" surfaced on websites.
Many of the videos appear to involve footage leaked from the Metro's own CCTV surveillance system, however. Others appeared to show sexual acts in stairwells or passages.Many of the videos appear to involve footage leaked from the Metro's own CCTV surveillance system, however. Others appeared to show sexual acts in stairwells or passages.
According to the Hindustan Times around 250 separate clips had been edited together and were available for viewing on pornographic websites. Other reports suggest the number is much lower.According to the Hindustan Times around 250 separate clips had been edited together and were available for viewing on pornographic websites. Other reports suggest the number is much lower.
"We have found two such clips on the internet showing couples getting intimate and sent them to the cybercrime cell. We will also seek help from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to unearth the reality," Anuj Dayal, chief spokesperson for the Metro, told the newspaper."We have found two such clips on the internet showing couples getting intimate and sent them to the cybercrime cell. We will also seek help from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to unearth the reality," Anuj Dayal, chief spokesperson for the Metro, told the newspaper.
The new warning to maintain "decorum, discipline and etiquette" follows further clips being publicised.The new warning to maintain "decorum, discipline and etiquette" follows further clips being publicised.
The Delhi metro opened in 2002 and carries more than 2 million passengers daily around the sprawling city. The 13th longest network in the world, it is currently being extended.The Delhi metro opened in 2002 and carries more than 2 million passengers daily around the sprawling city. The 13th longest network in the world, it is currently being extended.
Commentators have noted how use of the mass transit system both reflects changing values and behaviour in India's vast cities and contributes to that change. Social barriers imposed by class or caste – the tenacious ancient hierarchy determining an individual's status – are eroded in the packed carriages of the metro's overcrowded trains.Commentators have noted how use of the mass transit system both reflects changing values and behaviour in India's vast cities and contributes to that change. Social barriers imposed by class or caste – the tenacious ancient hierarchy determining an individual's status – are eroded in the packed carriages of the metro's overcrowded trains.
The metro, which has earned a reputation for being clean and punctual, is also a rare space where unmarried men and women can mix without supervision from relatives.The metro, which has earned a reputation for being clean and punctual, is also a rare space where unmarried men and women can mix without supervision from relatives.
Sexual harassment – euphemistically known as "eve-teasing" locally – is common on Indian trains as well as buses. The Delhi Metro has separate carriages for women.Sexual harassment – euphemistically known as "eve-teasing" locally – is common on Indian trains as well as buses. The Delhi Metro has separate carriages for women.
Three incidents were reported on national news this week in the eastern city of Kolkata, two allegedly took place on train, and one, involving a TV news anchor, outside a station.Three incidents were reported on national news this week in the eastern city of Kolkata, two allegedly took place on train, and one, involving a TV news anchor, outside a station.
One common form of harassment is the filming of women's faces or bodies.One common form of harassment is the filming of women's faces or bodies.
Security staff have denied they have leaked the videos and say that most appear to have been filmed on handheld cameras.Security staff have denied they have leaked the videos and say that most appear to have been filmed on handheld cameras.
The security of women in public places in India, and particularly in public transport, has been a high-profile issue since a 24-year-old woman died following a gang rape in Delhi in December. A man, who was 17 at the time of the crime, faces sentencing on Thursday for his alleged role in the attack.The security of women in public places in India, and particularly in public transport, has been a high-profile issue since a 24-year-old woman died following a gang rape in Delhi in December. A man, who was 17 at the time of the crime, faces sentencing on Thursday for his alleged role in the attack.
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