A viral video has surfaced on social media showing a woman cooking Maggi noodles and preparing tea inside a train using a portable kettle. She reportedly plugged the kettle into the mobile charging socket provided for passengers, turning the moment into a reel that quickly gained attention online.
The act, though seemingly harmless to viewers, has raised serious concerns among authorities. The Indian Railways has clarified that such practices are unsafe and illegal, stressing that the charging points are meant strictly for mobile and electronic devices, not for high-power appliances.
Officials warned that plugging kettles or similar devices into train sockets could overload the electrical system, potentially leading to short circuits, fire incidents, and endangering passenger safety. The Railways described the act as “disastrous” in its potential consequences and confirmed that action will be taken against the violation.
While the video was intended for entertainment and social media engagement, the Railways has urged passengers to act responsibly and avoid such risky behavior. The incident highlights the growing challenge of balancing digital content creation trends with public safety norms in shared spaces like trains.
