Barefoot Runner Stopped at Bengaluru Metro; Internet Backs BMRCL on Hygiene

• Mr. Shyam Mohan was stopped at Cubbon Park Metro Station for trying to enter barefoot while carrying his running shoes.
• He shared his frustration on X, claiming he often did this to cool his feet after a run, but was stopped for the first time.
• BMRCL clarified that staff asked him to wear shoes, not banned him, citing hygiene risks like dirty shoes touching others or causing odors.
• Social media users overwhelmingly supported BMRCL, emphasizing public hygiene, civic sense, and shared responsibility in public spaces.
• The incident became a public lesson on urban etiquette, with many praising the security team's firm stance.