Passenger lights incense on Indian AC train, fellow riders intervene over safety risk
A video circulating on social media shows a passenger performing prayers on the upper berth of a 3‑AC coach, lighting an oil lamp (diya) and incense sticks. Several other passengers tried to stop the act, warning that an open flame could trigger the train’s fire alarm and pose a danger in the carriage.
Indian Railways rules explicitly forbid the use of matches, lighters or any open fire inside trains, citing the flammability of seats, curtains, blankets and other items. The incident has sparked debate online about respecting religious practices versus maintaining public safety on moving trains.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Indian Railways regulations prohibit the use of matches, lighters, or any open fire inside train coaches. (b48a8939-4318-4536-b5b8-b5fd93626971, 6f40a922-be37-41c3-a6a7-971869f882a1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fellow passengers intervened, warning that the open flame could trigger the train’s fire alarm. (b48a8939-4318-4536-b5b8-b5fd93626971, 6f40a922-be37-41c3-a6a7-971869f882a1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A passenger performed a prayer on the upper berth of a 3‑AC train coach, lighting an oil lamp and incense sticks. (b48a8939-4318-4536-b5b8-b5fd93626971, 6f40a922-be37-41c3-a6a7-971869f882a1)