Runner With Shoes In Hand Stopped At Bengaluru Metro, Internet Backs BMRCL | Bengaluru-news News
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 17:07 IST Carrying dirty shoes by hand is a hygiene risk. They can accidentally touch other passengers in crowded spaces. It also creates unpleasant odours in air-conditioned coaches. One user noted that no one wants to stand next to sweaty, smelly shoes in a closed train. Image: BMRCL A runner at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park Metro Station recently sparked a viral debate. Mr Shyam Mohan tried to enter the station barefoot while carrying his running shoes on March 13th but security staff ate metro station stopped him immediately. He later shared his frustration on social media. However, the response wasn’t what he expected. The incident has now turned into a public lesson on urban etiquette and civic sense. He shared his experience on X to question the sudden enforcement: “I had taken off my shoes to stretch my feet while returning home from a run, and that’s how I entered Cubbon Park Metro Station. This isn’t the first time I’ve done this; however, it is the first time the staff stopped me. …
