A man reportedly masturbated and ejaculated on a minor girl in a Delhi Metro train (Representational)
A man reportedly masturbated and ejaculated on a minor girl travelling in a Delhi Metro train has been handed over to the police, officials said today.
The incident took place around 8:30 pm on Wednesday on the 'Red Line' of the Delhi Metro. The train was crowded on account of Rakshabandhan festivities, the officials told Press Trust of India.
The minor girl's mother saw that the man had ejaculated on her daughter in the overcrowded coach, after which she got down immediately at the Seelampur metro station, the officials told news agency PTI.
The accused, from West Bengal, was held by two fellow passengers who witnessed the incident and later handed him over to the Delhi Metro authorities at the Shahdara station, reported Press Trust of India.
The station authorities later informed the police.
In a statement, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said such incidents are "extremely unsavoury and against the dignity of passengers and all societal norms".
"In this particular case, we appreciate the response of the fellow passengers who brought it to the attention of the DMRC staff. Taking prompt action, the DMRC personnel handed over the accused to the police and an FIR has been registered for further necessary action.
"We would yet again request our commuters to behave responsibly while travelling by the Metro and help in creating a congenial travelling environment where all passengers irrespective of age or gender can travel safely and comfortably," it said.
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) issued a notice to the deputy commissioner of police (Metro) over the incident, seeking an action taken report by September 5.
The panel has also sought details of the apprehended man and steps taken to prevent such incidents in future.
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