Now you can carry alcohol in Delhi metro, know how
Alcohol in Delhi Metro? One of the essential mode of transportation and lifeline for millions of commuters every day, playing a crucial role in addressing the city's transportation needs, Delhi Metro allows users to carry sealed bottles of alcohol at par with the provisions already available on its Airport Express Line.
As per a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) release, two sealed bottles of alcohol per person are now allowed to be carried on the Delhi Metro.
Hi. Yes 2 sealed bottles of alcohol is allowed in Delhi Metro. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I कृपया मास्क पहनें???? (@OfficialDMRC) June 30, 2023
This decision comes after a committee comprising officials from Central Industrial Security Force (the force responsible for guarding metro facilities) and DMRC reviewed the earlier order. As per an earlier order, carrying alcohol was banned in the metro except on the Airport Express Line.
However, drinking alcohol inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
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In its official release, DMRC said, "Metro passengers are requested to maintain proper decorum while traveling. In case, any passenger is found behaving in an indecent manner under the influence of alcohol, suitable action shall be taken under the relevant provisions of law.”
- With inputs from agencies
