Mumbai: A disturbing incident of physical altercation between two men was reported on the Virar-Dahanu local train on Monday, July 28. The fight broke out when the two men got into a scuffle while boarding the train, which later escalated into a wrestling-like situation.
According to eyewitnesses, the argument began when the men pushed and shoved each other while trying to board the moving train between Vaitarna and Safale stations. The situation quickly got out of hand, with both men engaging in a physical fight. When another passenger attempted to intervene and stop the fight, he surprisingly started slapping and hitting both the men. This unexpected twist added fuel to the fire, creating more chaos in the train compartment.
Brawl among passengers on Virar-Dahanu Mumbai local.
— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) July 31, 2025
This is believed to have happened on Monday, when some passengers bumped into each other while boarding the train. An argument over the same escalated into a physical fight.#Mumbai #MumbaiLocal pic.twitter.com/etna290Fpb
The incident was captured on video by fellow passengers, and the footage has gone viral on social media platforms. The video shows the two men pushing and hitting each other, while other passengers try to intervene and stop the fight. The lack of security personnel in the train compartment allowed the situation to escalate.
As of now, there has been no official response from the railway authorities regarding the incident. This lack of response has raised concerns about the safety and security of passengers in local trains.
The incident highlights the need for improved crowd management and stricter enforcement of discipline in local trains, especially during peak hours. With overcrowding being a major issue in Mumbai's local trains, such incidents can have serious consequences.
Mumbai Crime News: Anti-Narcotics Cell Seizes 22 KG Of Mephedrone Worth ₹44 Crore In Powai; Busts Drug RacketIn a similar incident earlier this year, a violent brawl broke out among women in the ladies' compartment of a local train travelling from Dombivli to CSMT. The altercation began over a seating dispute and quickly escalated into a physical fight.
The viral video of the fight has sparked outrage and concern among netizens, highlighting the need for increased security measures in local trains. The railway authorities must take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure the safety of passengers.
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