Delhi Metro Lift Urination Row: Police Reveal Medical Emergency

The video was shared on Instagram by Deepshika Mehta. In the video she is seen asking the passenger questions while recording what happened inside the station lift.

Deepshika Mehta said she got into the elevator with the man and two other passengers when she saw what was happening. When she confronted him the man said "Haan toh sorry jo karna hai karlo".

Viral Video Triggers Online Debate

The video spread quickly across media platforms with people demanding stricter rules and penalties for this kind of behaviour in public transport areas.

Many people did not like what the man did. Were worried about how clean and safe it is for people to travel on the metro. Some people think that tougher action should be taken to stop things like this from happening in the future.

Delhi Police Issues Official Clarification

Then Delhi Police explained what really happened. They replied to the post and said that the incident was because of a medical emergency.

The police said that the elderly passenger was travelling from Jamia Metro Station to Faridabad Metro Station on May 15 2026. When he got to Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station to change trains he had a medical issue and could not find a toilet in time.

The police said that the situation was very bad and the man had to urinate into a bottle while he was inside the lift.

DMRC Takes Action Against Passenger

The people who were at the station told the CISF and DMRC staff what happened.

The police said that the passenger was punished under Section 59 of the DMRC Act for causing trouble inside metro premises. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation also fined him.

Social Media Users Divided Over Incident

This incident has divided people on media. Some people did not like what the man did. Think that tough action should be taken. Others think that people should be kind to passengers who have health emergencies in crowded public spaces. Delhi Metro and the people who use it are still talking about what happened to the man, at Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station.