India, July 9 -- The viral video of a 1st AC coupe decorated with flowers, balloons, and fairy lights has been deleted from the Instagram page where it was initially shared. This came following social media backlash and actions taken by Indian Railways.

In a tweet on their official X profile, South Central Railway stated that the train was decorated by a contractor hired by a couple travelling on July 6. After the video went viral, the contractor was booked, and a case was lodged against him.

"A couple travelling in Train No. 11002 Nandigram Express on 6th July, 2026 had privately engaged a decorator online to decorate their 1st AC coupe," the railways wrote.

The organisation added, "The decorator's entry into the coach at Jalna statio...