Man Attempts Suicide on Bengaluru Metro Tracks, Rescued by Quick Action

Incident Overview On Tuesday afternoon, a 30-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide by jumping onto the metro tracks at Bengaluru’s Jnanabharati Station on the Purple Line. The incident occurred around 2:13 pm, according to Jnanabharati police inspector MS Ravi.

Details of the Incident

Inspector Ravi revealed that the man, originally from Bihar, had been working as a manager at an electronics showroom on Mysore Road. While he attempted to jump onto the tracks, the quick response of the metro staff averted a tragedy.

Heroic Rescue by Metro Staff

The station controller and his team immediately activated the Emergency Trip System (ETS), which halted the approaching train in time. This swift action allowed them to safely rescue the man without any injuries. He was subsequently handed over to the police for further inquiry.

Temporary Disruption of Metro Services

Due to the incident, metro services were temporarily disrupted. According to a statement by the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), operations were halted for about 17 minutes, from 2:13 pm to 2:31 pm. During this time, two trains operated on a short loop between Challaghatta and Mysore Road stations.

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Resumption of Services

Metro services resumed at 2:31 pm after ensuring the tracks were safe, and regular operations continued as usual after the brief interruption. The police are conducting further investigations into the case.