Sudden Surge: Delhi Metro On Passengers Jumping Over AFC Gate At Jama Masjid Station

After viral videos passengers jumping over Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s AFC gates to exit emerged on Saturday morning, the urban transporter has come up with a clarification. The Delhi Metro has released a statement after many on social media has started commenting with communally charged abuses. The incident was reported from Jama Masjid Metro station in national capital. This station is part of Delhi Metro’s Violet Line which connects Kashmere Gate and Escorts Mujesar. The incident reportedly happed on February 13.

“In reference to a viral video circulating on social media regarding some passengers jumping over AFC gates to exit, DMRC would like to inform that said incident is reported from Jama Masjid Metro station on Violet Line on the evening of 13th February 2025. There was a temporary surge of passengers for a brief time when some passengers bypassed the AFC gate by jumping over it to exit. Security personnel and other staff were adequately present to counsel such passengers and the situation was never out of control. Rather, it was a momentary reaction of some passengers due to sudden surge at AFC gates,” the statement from Delhi Metro said.

In reference to a viral video circulating on social media regarding some passengers jumping over AFC gates to exit, DMRC would like to inform that said incident is reported from Jama Masjid Metro station on Violet Line on the evening of 13th February 2025.

There was a temporary…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 15, 2025