Unexpected scenes unfolded aboard an Indian Railways AC coach when a Maharashtrian woman was seen preparing Maggi using an electric kettle plugged directly into the compartment’s charging socket. The short clip, now widely circulated on social media, has stirred strong reactions and renewed questions about safety awareness among passengers.

The video captures the woman casually cooking noodles in the kettle, connected to a power outlet that railway regulars say is meant specifically for low-wattage devices such as mobile phones. Many viewers flagged that these sockets are not built to handle heavy appliances, which can lead to overheating or even electrical short circuits.

Voicing alarm, one user stated, “This is illegal and a serious fire hazard.” Another added, “The amperage is not sui

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