Woman Apologize After Train Cooking Video Goes Viral

New Delhi, November 28, 2025: A woman who was filmed cooking instant noodles inside an air-conditioned coach of an express train has been booked by the Railway Police after the video of her act went viral, causing serious safety concerns. The footage, which showed a high-wattage electric kettle being plugged into a low-amperage mobile charging socket, prompted swift action from the Central Railway (CR), which classified the act as a major fire hazard.

Electrical Misuse Sparks Alarm

The controversial video, which was widely shared across social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), showed the woman, later identified as Saritatai Lingayat, preparing both tea and instant noodles. A household electric kettle was used, which was plugged directly into the train coach’s charging socket, a facility strictly meant for low-power devices such as mobile phones and laptops.

The clip’s initial posting, which occurred nearly two months after the journey was made, quickly garnered hundreds of thousands of views. Railway authorities were immediately alerted by concerned users who flagged the act as highly unsafe. Experts noted that high-wattage appliances can overload the circuits, risking a short circuit, disrupting the train’s electrical systems, and potentially causing a fire that could endanger the lives of all passengers.

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Police Action Is Initiated

Following the public outcry, immediate action was initiated by the Central Railway’s Mumbai division. The woman was successfully traced to her residence in Pune’s Chinchwad using her social media details and travel records. A case was subsequently registered against her by the railway police.

The woman was officially booked under Section 154 of the Railways Act, which deals with endangering the safety of passengers through rash or negligent acts or omissions. Railway officials reiterated that the use of immersion rods, kettles, or any heating appliances is strictly prohibited on trains and that violators face legal penalties, which can include fines and/or imprisonment.

Public Apology Is Issued

After action was initiated by the authorities, the woman posted a public apology video on her social media account. In the video, she acknowledged her mistake, stating that she was unaware of the extreme harm the act could have caused. It was explained that the kettle was initially used to boil water for a fellow passenger who required it for a religious fast (Ekadashi), and the noodles were cooked later at the insistence of some children.

In her apology, Ms. Lingayat appealed directly to the public, saying, “I made a big mistake. A mother never harms her children. You should not repeat what I did.” She specifically warned other passengers, urging them not to use heavy electricals on trains. The incident has since been utilized by the Central Railway in public service announcements to reinforce passenger safety guidelines and the strict prohibition of using high-power appliances on board.