Dubai: An Asian man has been arrested after a video that showed him dancing in a Dubai Metro coach went viral on Social Networking Sites (SNS) and violating COVID-19 related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The man was filmed dancing inside a coach without a mask on, even as other commuters in the coach remained masked.
The man has been arrested for violating public morals and inappropriate behavior.
Another charge of violating Covid-19 safety rules was added as well as he was without a mask in a public space.
Brigadier Obaid Al Hathboor, Director of Transportation Security Department in Dubai, said the man's behaviour caused inconvenience to other users.
The accused failed to observe the basic rules when it comes to using public transport, the officer said.
As per officials, suspect faces a jail term of six months or a fine of Dh5,000 for violating public morals and creating a ruckus.
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