Woman cooks Maggi in train using electric kettle in viral video; Railways issues stern warning, says action underway
Woman cooks Maggi in train using electric kettle in viral video; Railways issues stern warning, says action underway
Unexpected scenes unfolded aboard an Indian Railways AC coach when a Maharashtrian woman was seen preparing Maggi using an electric kettle plugged directly into the compartment’s charging socket. The short clip, now widely circulated on social media, has stirred strong reactions and renewed questions about safety awareness among passengers.
The video captures the woman casually cooking noodles in the kettle, connected to a power outlet that railway regulars say is meant specifically for low-wattage devices such as mobile phones. Many viewers flagged that these sockets are not built to handle heavy appliances, which can lead to overheating or even electrical short circuits.
Voicing alarm, one user stated, “This is illegal and a serious fire hazard.” Another added, “The amperage is not suitable for high-power appliances. I think it’s a crime.”
Comments poured in calling the act irresponsible, with a viewer remarking, “This is a safety risk and it should be stopped!” Others slammed the broader issue of awareness, criticising what they saw as careless behaviour: “Civic sense of Indians is so high that they will do all the stupidity and flaunt it in public as a biggest achievement.”
Some users also highlighted the technical aspect, pointing out the intensity of the appliance being used. “No. That’s a 1200W kettle. No way is this legal,” one person wrote.
The incident also revived a long-standing discussion on how public spaces are treated inside trains. “Indians have no sense of consideration, courtesy or respect towards shared public space. They will treat everything as private space,” complained a user. Another echoed, “Indian trains are extended houses.”
As the video’s reach crossed over 65,000 views on X, demands for accountability grew louder. “What was the coach attendant doing? He should have refrained them from doing this and escalated the matter if they did not listen to him,” a commenter questioned. Others stressed that simple warnings aren’t enough: “Everyone wants to know what action has been taken.” Another insisted, “A mere statement will not work. Either you let us know about the action initiated against those violators, or else there is no need for such advice.”
Some expressed frustration at the trend of creating risky social-media content inside trains, calling such acts a “safety hazard and utter nuisance.” Yet a more forgiving voice suggested, “Just give one time warning and a fine, mistakes happen.”
One user summed up the larger sentiment by saying, “It is vital that all passengers understand this is not a hack but a serious safety hazard. Hope this serves as a strong warning to others against attempting such dangerous stunts for content. Public safety must always come first.”
The incident has ultimately reignited calls for stricter vigilance within coaches to prevent the misuse of electrical points meant solely for device charging—highlighting once again how small acts can carry major risks when public safety is involved
