NAVI MUMBAI: A young couple in their early 20s was caught on camera engaging in sexual activity inside an air-conditioned (AC) bus operated by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) on Sunday evening.
A 22-second video clip, allegedly recorded by a commuter from a nearby vehicle, captured the couple’s act while they were seated near a window in the back row. The clip quickly circulated online and reached senior officials of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), prompting swift action.
A senior NMMT official confirmed that departmental proceedings have been initiated against the bus conductor for failing to intervene or stop the incident.
“The conductor (name withheld) has been warned and asked to submit a written explanation on how such vulgar activity took place on his watch,” the official said, adding that the conductor was seated in the front and was reportedly unaware of the incident occurring behind him.
RTI activist Anarjit Chauhan , who brought the issue to light, said: “The bus was fairly empty as it travelled from Panvel to Kalyan on Sunday. Due to heavy traffic, the bus slowed down, and someone from another vehicle noticed the couple engaging in the act near the window. That’s when the video was taken and shared with civic authorities.”
When asked about the civic body’s response, Chauhan added, “The conductor has been pulled up for negligence. Public transport is not a place for such acts, and it’s unfortunate that it happened.”
While NMMC Commissioner Kailas Shinde was unavailable for comment, a senior civic official said, “Though I don’t handle the transport department directly, I believe youngsters today need to be more mindful of their conduct in public. Such vulgar acts in public places are illegal and unacceptable.”
Chauhan also commented on a broader pattern of public behaviour among the youth. “I often see young couples, even school students, holding hands or kissing near Sagar Vihar or along Palm Beach Road. Parents and teachers must guide them on appropriate behaviour in public.”
A 22-second video clip, allegedly recorded by a commuter from a nearby vehicle, captured the couple’s act while they were seated near a window in the back row. The clip quickly circulated online and reached senior officials of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), prompting swift action.
A senior NMMT official confirmed that departmental proceedings have been initiated against the bus conductor for failing to intervene or stop the incident.
“The conductor (name withheld) has been warned and asked to submit a written explanation on how such vulgar activity took place on his watch,” the official said, adding that the conductor was seated in the front and was reportedly unaware of the incident occurring behind him.
RTI activist Anarjit Chauhan , who brought the issue to light, said: “The bus was fairly empty as it travelled from Panvel to Kalyan on Sunday. Due to heavy traffic, the bus slowed down, and someone from another vehicle noticed the couple engaging in the act near the window. That’s when the video was taken and shared with civic authorities.”
When asked about the civic body’s response, Chauhan added, “The conductor has been pulled up for negligence. Public transport is not a place for such acts, and it’s unfortunate that it happened.”
While NMMC Commissioner Kailas Shinde was unavailable for comment, a senior civic official said, “Though I don’t handle the transport department directly, I believe youngsters today need to be more mindful of their conduct in public. Such vulgar acts in public places are illegal and unacceptable.”
Chauhan also commented on a broader pattern of public behaviour among the youth. “I often see young couples, even school students, holding hands or kissing near Sagar Vihar or along Palm Beach Road. Parents and teachers must guide them on appropriate behaviour in public.”
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