Passengers involved in a fistfight inside MRT-3 could face charges

Two passengers involved in a brawl inside Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) are facing possible charges.

The passengers — identified as Joselito Nilo and Ronel Valdez — got into a fistfight while inside a Southbound train of MRT around 6:35 pm on Thursday.

The two were immediately brought a station police post in Ayala station where they agreed for a settlement.

“However, the MRT-3 management is further investigating the incident and looking into the possibility of filing charges against the said passengers for disturbing peace and order during train operations,” the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said in a statement on Friday.

The agency also apologized to the public for the incident.

“The Department of Transportation – Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (DOTr MRT-3) would like to apologize for any inconvenience the incident may have caused to the passengers of the train,” it said.

According to the report of the MRT-3 Safety and Security Unit, the altercation started when Nilo allegedly touched the private part of Valdez. The confrontation led to a brawl which caused a ruckus inside the running train.

This incident prompted the MRT3 management to appeal to the riding public to adhere to rules and regulations and to report to the authority “any malicious or inappropriate behavior” within MRT-3 premises.

“The DOTr, on the other hand, expresses full support to MRT-3 in its continued efforts to ensure that the railway is being operated safely while providing service to hundreds of thousands of passengers daily,” it further said.  —Kristine Macasiray/INQUIRER.net Intern

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