Passenger drinks beer on Mumbai local train, throws bottle onto tracks; video goes viral

A short clip circulating on social media captures a passenger standing near the doorway of a disabled coach on a Mumbai suburban train, drinking a bottle of beer while the train was in motion. The footage, taken as the train departed from Virar station, shows the individual finishing the drink and then tossing the empty bottle onto the tracks.

The incident has prompted the Vasai railway police to register a case, citing violations of railway regulations that prohibit consumption of alcohol on trains and littering on railway property. Investigators are reviewing the video evidence and are seeking to identify the passenger for possible legal action.

Authorities have warned that such behaviour endangers both passengers and railway staff, and can attract penalties under the Indian Railways Act and local municipal bylaws. The video’s rapid spread online has sparked public debate about passenger discipline on crowded commuter services.

Railway officials have reiterated that drinking alcohol on any Indian Railways service is illegal and that littering on tracks poses a serious safety risk. They have urged commuters to report similar incidents to help maintain safety and cleanliness on the network.

The case remains under investigation, and further details will be released as the police progress with their enquiry.