Bengaluru: A 40-year-old man attempted suicide by jumping onto the tracks at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) on Saturday afternoon, disrupting train services for nearly 30 minutes on the Green Line.
The incident occurred around 3:17 PM, when the man jumped in front of an approaching train heading towards Madhavara. The train came to a halt after he was trapped beneath it. Alert Metro staff immediately reversed the train slightly and rescued the injured man.
Eyewitnesses said the man appeared to have jumped intentionally. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Victoria Hospital, where doctors said his condition remains critical. Police sources identified him as being around 40 years old, though his full identity is yet to be confirmed.
Police from Upparpet Station arrived at the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage from the control room to determine the sequence of events.
Following the incident, Metro services between Madhavara and National College were briefly suspended, and short-loop operations were initiated between Rajajinagar and National College.
According to an official statement from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL):
“Today (04.10.2025) at around 15:17 hrs, a passenger jumped onto the tracks in front of an incoming train on the Green Line towards Madhavara at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic). The passenger was rescued and sent for medical treatment. During this time, short-loop operations were conducted between Rajajinagar, National College, and Madhavara. Normal services resumed by 15:47 hrs.”
Public Relations Officer,
BMRCL
Safety Concerns Rise Again:
This incident has reignited discussions about safety at Metro stations, which have witnessed multiple suicide attempts in recent months. Commuters have urged BMRCL to install protective screen doors on platforms — a safety measure already in place across several major metro systems in India — to prevent such incidents.
Officials from BMRCL have previously cited high installation and operational costs as reasons for the delay, but passenger welfare advocates insist that such safety infrastructure is now a necessity rather than a luxury.
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