A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered by the police following the discovery of two posters inside a Delhi Metro train that questioned the government’s performance. The posters, printed in black and white on A4-sized sheets, were reportedly located inside a carriage operating on the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line. According to police sources, the materials included several critical statements and a QR code intended to direct commuters to an online group.
The incident was identified on October 20 during a routine inspection conducted by a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) train operator. The operator, Tarun Chaudhary, had completed a transit from the New Delhi station to the Yashobhoomi station, a trip that departed at approximately 6:50 pm and concluded around 7:15 pm. While conducting a standard check inside the train cabin, the operator observed the two posters affixed to a seat.
Following protocol, the operator removed the posters and promptly notified his senior officers as well as the Operations Control Centre. The materials were then handed over to the station controller at Dwarka Sector 21, who in turn informed the local police. The police officially seized the posters on Friday, and the investigation has been escalated to include the force's special cell.
The content of the posters was described as questioning the current administration’s performance and included phrases such as "Voting Protest," "You Can Change Your Own Life," "Spectrum of Engagement," "Community Building Reform," and "Dissatisfied? You Are Not Alone." Additionally, the documents listed nine distinct claims regarding recent changes within the country. The inclusion of a QR code, which reportedly invited members of the public to join an online community, has become a primary focus of the ongoing police inquiry.
As of now, the identity of those responsible for placing the posters remains unknown, and no arrests have been disclosed. The involvement of the police’s special cell suggests that authorities are treating the breach of security and the nature of the messaging with significant attention. Officials have not yet provided further details on the origins of the QR code or the potential motives behind the campaign.
The Delhi Metro, which serves as a vital transportation artery for millions of residents in the National Capital Region, maintains strict guidelines regarding the display of materials within its premises. Unauthorized advertising or the pasting of posters on train property is generally prohibited to ensure the safety and orderly operation of the transit system. The DMRC is expected to cooperate fully with the investigation as the police work to identify the persons involved in the incident.
This event has drawn attention to the security measures in place within the metro network, particularly concerning the monitoring of passenger activities and the protection of public transit infrastructure from political or social demonstrations. Law enforcement agencies are expected to continue their probe into the materials seized to ascertain whether the incident was a solitary action or part of a broader organized effort.
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