India, April 28 -- A regular commuter on Bengaluru's Namma Metro was fined Rs.500 for eating while travelling from Madavara Metro Station to Magadi Road Metro Station, officials said on Monday.

According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the woman was caught on camera by a fellow commuter on April 26. The video, which was later uploaded on social media, showed her consuming food while inside the moving train - a clear violation of metro rules that prohibit eating or drinking within the premises and inside trains. Vigilant security staff intercepted and penalized her when she entered Madavara Metro Station at NICE Road junction on Monday morning.

Officials said the restrictions on food and beverages are aimed at mainta...