Feeling uncomfortable after the confrontation, the couple chose to exit at the next station and take another train to their destination, Ameerpet. (Representational image, AI generated).
The couple, who boarded the metro from Madhapur station on Sunday afternoon, had opted for the train over a bike due to the scorching heat. Enjoying their time together, they stood hand in hand, chatting casually. Their moment was abruptly disrupted when a fellow passenger yelled at the boyfriend, demanding that he let go of his partner’s hand, asserting, “This is not America.” However, Times Now couldn’t verify the authenticity of the post.
‘’My boyfriend and I decided to go out for lunch near Ameerpet on Sunday. Since it was too sunny in the afternoon, we chose to take the metro instead of a bike. We were excited, having a good day, and boarded the metro from Madhapur station. As usual, there were no seats available, so we stood, holding hands and chatting,’’ the post read.
Shocked by the sudden intrusion, the woman momentarily withdrew her hand, but her boyfriend remained composed, holding her hand again and firmly responding, “I’ll hold it. What’s your problem? Instead of interfering in others’ personal space, act like an educated person and mind your own business. I felt really embarrassed, and we decided to get down at the next station and take another metro to Ameerpet.’’
Feeling uncomfortable after the confrontation, the couple chose to exit at the next station and take another train to their destination, Ameerpet. However, the incident has continued to trouble the woman, who expressed her frustration online. Her post has since gained traction, with netizens debating the cultural divide between conservative social norms and evolving modern relationships.
