A video showing a man allowing his young son to urinate on the Delhi Metro tracks at Inderlok station has sparked widespread outrage and reignited the debate over civic sense and public hygiene in India. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, has drawn condemnation from social media users who are calling for penalties against the father for his irresponsible behavior.

In the video, the father is seen standing next to his son while the child urinates on the tracks. The person recording the video calls them "shameless" for using a public space in such a manner and emphasizes the location by showing the station's name on camera. Another man, believed to be a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) staff member, approaches the father to question his actions. The father mumbles a response before walking away with his son.

The video's narrator refers to the pair as "the most uncivilised people of India". The footage has triggered a wave of reactions on social media platforms, with many users demanding strict penalties for the father's behavior. Some have suggested fines ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000, arguing that only financial consequences will deter such actions.

The incident has also prompted discussions about the availability and cleanliness of public toilets. One social media user pointed out that while toilets in trains and railway stations may be unclean, metro stations typically have clean and accessible toilets, questioning why the father didn't use those facilities. Others have cited infrastructure gaps, arguing that the government should provide ample, clean, and easily accessible toilets before expecting people to maintain public hygiene.

Some commentators have shifted the blame to a lack of civic sense and personal responsibility, with some saying that blaming the government for everything is wrong. They argue that individuals need to improve their behavior and take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in public spaces. Others criticized the father for setting a bad example for his child by normalizing public urination.

The DMRC has previously addressed similar incidents. In 2022, after a video surfaced of a man urinating on the tracks at Malviya Nagar Metro Station, the DMRC urged passengers to report such activities to the nearest DMRC official or contact their 24x7 helpline. The DMRC has also stated that toilets are provided at stations for passenger use and that passengers should help maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the metro system.

This recent incident at Inderlok Metro Station serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in promoting civic responsibility and maintaining public hygiene in India. It has sparked a renewed call for stricter enforcement of penalties for public nuisance and a greater emphasis on educating citizens about the importance of maintaining cleanliness in public spaces.