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A recent viral video showing a Maharashtrian woman casually cooking Maggi noodles inside the AC coach of an Indian train has sparked a sharp reaction from Central Railway, which has now issued a strict safety advisory.
In the clip, the woman is seen boiling noodles in an electric kettle plugged into the coach’s charging socket, a facility meant only for mobile phones. Her improvised “Maggi hack” quickly spread across social media, but it also raised alarm among railway officials.
After the video surfaced on X, Central Railway stepped in with a firm response. From its official handle, it announced that “action is being initiated against the channel and the person concerned,” stressing that using electronic kettles onboard is “unsafe, illegal, and a punishable offence.”
“It can lead to fire incidence and be disastrous for other passengers also. May also cause disruption of electric supply and malfunction of the AC and other electronic ports in the Train. Passengers are advised to refrain from any such hazardous behaviour. If they notice any such activity, they are requested to report it immediately to the concerned authorities to ensure safety,” the statement added.
The post has already crossed over a lakh views, igniting a wider conversation around passenger discipline and railway oversight.
Several users weighed in with strong opinions. One person questioned the lapse in security, asking how such items were allowed on board “when scanning is done while entering to station”. Another user pointed out that all passengers must understand this was 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.”
Others expressed frustration over the declining sense of shared responsibility. “Indians have no sense of consideration, courtesy or respect towards shared public space,” one user commented, while another remarked, “Indians will risk their lives for saving some money.”
Many also criticised the trend of filming risky content, with one person saying, “Making reels and showing off has become a safety hazard and utter nuisance.”
