Woman’s furious reaction to purse theft stuns train passengers, watch

A shocking video from an Indian train has gone viral, showing a distressed woman shattering the window of her AC coach after her purse was allegedly stolen mid-journey. The incident, which unfolded in front of stunned passengers, has triggered a wave of outrage and empathy on social media.

In the clip, the woman, visibly furious and inconsolable, can be seen repeatedly striking the glass window, ignoring pleas from fellow passengers to calm down. Glass shards flew across the compartment as a small child, believed to be her own, sat beside her in silence, watching the chaotic scene unfold.

Woman breaks train window-glass because she lost her purse.

Why women thinks everything is her property? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/0xeq59jHZd

— ShoneeKapoor (@ShoneeKapoor) October 29, 2025

Anger Over Alleged Police Inaction

Reports suggest the woman’s outburst followed alleged inaction by railway authorities after she complained that her purse had been stolen. Frustrated and helpless, she appeared to vent her anger on the train itself, smashing the coach window as passengers and bystanders looked on in disbelief.

The video quickly spread across social media platforms, with users expressing both concern and criticism. One user wrote, “This is outrageous.” Another questioned, “Is this lack of civic sense or lack of faith in the system?”

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Social Media Divided Over Reactions

While some criticised the woman’s actions, others pointed to her possible emotional breakdown. “She looks mentally unstable, genuinely,” one viewer commented, while many expressed heartbreak for the child, calling the moment “traumatising.”

A Cry for Help or a Moment of Breakdown?

The incident raises serious questions about passenger safety and mental health awareness on trains. As the video continues to circulate, Indian Railways is yet to issue an official response, leaving many to debate whether this was an act of rage or a desperate cry for help.