The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has responded to the viral video showing two women celebrating
Holi inside a metro coach. The video features the women applying colors to each other's cheeks with a Hindi film song playing in the background. In a statement, DMRC said that it is investigating the authenticity of the video. "On first impression, the authenticity of the video shot inside the metro also appears doubtful," the DMRC said in a statement, raising the possibility of deepfake technology being used.
In the video, the girls, wearing traditional clothes are seen putting colours on each other in an intimate manner. Popular Bollywood song 'Ang Laga De' is playing in the background.
DMRC is also examining the video for a potential violation of its policies.
The DMRC emphasized its efforts to discourage such activities within its network. "Through numerous campaigns and commuter awareness drives, we have tried to educate passengers about refraining from making reels or engaging in any activity that inconveniences fellow commuters," the statement said.
The DMRC urged passengers to report any such filming immediately. "We also request fellow passengers to inform us immediately if they see such shoots being conducted," it added.