CISF suspends ASI after Yellow Line photo complaint
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CISF suspends ASI after Yellow Line photo complaint

The Hindu··17 Aug

A CISF assistant sub-inspector was suspended after a woman accused him of photographing her without consent in a Delhi Metro coach. The incident was near AIIMS on the Yellow Line late on 16 August. A video showed passengers asking him to delete images from his phone. CISF said a detailed departmental inquiry had been ordered.

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What It Means For You

  • If you ride the Delhi Metro, this case shows a CISF ASI was suspended after a woman said he photographed her in a coach without consent.
  • Commuters who saw the viral video can note passengers asked to check the phone gallery near AIIMS on the Yellow Line.
  • Anyone who wants a police case can see the woman later told officers she was out of Delhi and did not want action.

What's Happening

  • On the night of 16-17 August 2026, passengers confronted a CISF assistant sub-inspector after a photo allegation inside a Yellow Line coach.
  • CISF suspended the personnel with immediate effect and ordered a departmental inquiry.
  • Delhi Police recorded a PCR call around 12.40 am; the complainant later said she did not want further action.

Where The Complaint Began And Stopped

  • Police said the two women were together when the matter originated at Saket Metro station, before the confrontation near AIIMS.
  • The CISF named the personnel in internal briefings as assistant sub-inspector A.K. Singh.
  • A senior police officer said the complainant did not respond to night calls and confirmed her position the next morning.
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