New Delhi
oi-Ashish Rana
Two posters questioning the central government’s performance have prompted a police investigation after they were discovered inside a Delhi Metro train on the Airport Express Line. An FIR has been lodged against unidentified people, while the Delhi Police Special Cell is also examining the incident.
Delhi Police filed an FIR and the Special Cell is investigating two posters critical of the central government, discovered on a Delhi Metro Airport Express Line train and invoking defacement of property laws.
How Were The Posters Discovered?
The incident came to light on Tuesday evening when Tarun Chaudhary, a train operator with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), noticed two posters stuck to a seat during a routine inspection.
According to his complaint, the train left New Delhi Metro station at 6.50 pm and reached Yashobhoomi station at 7.15 pm.
Chaudhary reported the discovery to his seniors, who directed him to submit the posters to the station controller at Dwarka Sector 21.
What Was Written On The Posters?
Both posters were black-and-white A4-sized sheets containing several messages criticising the central government over different issues.
Police described the material as “objectionable”, although the exact wording of the messages was not disclosed in the report.
Following the discovery, the station controller approached the IGI Airport Metro police station and requested action against those responsible for putting up the posters.
FIR Filed Under Defacement Laws
Acting on Chaudhary’s complaint, police registered an FIR on Wednesday under Section 3 of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act.
Section 62 of the Delhi Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Act was also invoked in connection with unauthorised demonstrations on metro railway property.
Delhi Police Special Cell Examines Case
Investigators are now working to establish who placed the posters inside the train.
An officer familiar with the investigation said the Delhi Police Special Cell, which primarily handles terrorism-related and anti-India activities, is also looking into the matter.
However, police have not publicly identified any suspects or confirmed who was behind the posters.
