New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- The Delhi Metro, often a lifeline for commuters in the capital, once again became the backdrop of a dramatic scuffle that has now gone viral. A video, circulating widely on social media, shows two women getting into a heated altercation inside a metro compartment. What begins as a verbal spat quickly escalates into hair-pulling, slapping and punching, leaving fellow passengers stunned.

In the 23-second clip, the two women can be seen wrestling each other, almost falling over a seat as they exchange blows. At one point, the train doors open and passengers quietly step out, even as the fight continues inside.

Some co-passengers can be seen trying to intervene, though the cause of the fight remains unclear. Initial re...