Farmer stopped at Bengaluru Metro station due to his ‘disorganized’ clothes
New Delhi:
Two days after an officer at Bengaluru’s Rajajinagar station stopped a farmer from boarding a metro train because of his “disordered” clothes, the National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident.
The NHRC said in a statement that it had found that “the contents of the media report, if true, constitute a violation of human rights”. It says, “No person shall be denied access to public transport on the basis of the nature of the clothes he is wearing. If anyone has any objectionable material, he shall be stopped only in accordance with the provisions of law.” Could.”
The commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Karnataka and the Managing Director of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and sought a detailed report within four weeks.
It said the report should include steps taken or proposed to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
The rights body also posted about the incident on Twitter and wrote: “NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the report of a farmer being stopped from boarding a metro train by an officer because of his dirty dress. The Commission believes That no one can be denied entry.” Public transportation is based on her outfit.”
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged incident of an officer stopping a farmer from boarding a metro train because of his dirty attire. The Commission believes that no one should be denied access to public transport on the basis of his or her dress. pic.twitter.com/HefTV3nPy5
– NHRC India (@India_NHRC) 28 February 2024
On February 26, an officer at the baggage checkpoint inside Rajajinagar Metro station stopped a farmer carrying a large sack on his head and did not allow him to enter the platform despite having a ticket. The video of the incident is now viral on social media.
In the video, several passengers were heard protesting the officer’s decision. He asked the officer whether there is any dress code for passengers in Metro Rail and whether the rail service is only for VIPs.
“This man is not being allowed in because his dress is dirty. There is nothing in the bag, only his clothes. He has been thoroughly searched. He is not allowed in because of his clothes. He is a He is a farmer. He is from a village.” He says that this will displease others. Is this a VIP transport? He also has a ticket. He claims that it is mentioned on a board. If they have any objectionable content, you can block them. We will not say anything,” he is heard saying.
The farmer was later allowed to enter the stage and officials expressed regret over the incident. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sacked the officer after the video sparked outrage online.
