A recent video circulating on social media has sparked controversy, depicting a young couple engaging in public display of affection inside a Bengaluru Metro coach. The clip, shared by a user on X, captures the couple near the automated doors of a moving metro train, with claims that they were kissing each other.
Expressing concern over the incident, the user tagged the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and Bengaluru police, urging them to take action. In response, the Bengaluru police acknowledged the complaint and requested the user to provide contact details for further communication.
Here's the video:
As the video gained traction online, it elicited diverse reactions from netizens. While some condemned the couple's behavior and advocated for maintaining decorum in public spaces, others raised objections to filming without consent.
Amid the debate, questions emerged regarding the extent of public display of affection (PDA) deemed acceptable. Opinions varied, with some asserting that any form of intimacy in public should be discouraged, while others defended the couple's right to express affection.
The incident highlights the ongoing discourse surrounding privacy, consent, and social norms in public settings, prompting reflection on the boundaries of acceptable behavior in shared spaces
