8 months ago
Wheelchair-using comedian stranded at Mumbai metro
A comedian named Karn Shah, who uses a wheelchair, was stuck at a metro station in Mumbai for a long time because the lift wasn't working.
He asked for help, but the staff told him to walk home, even though it was dangerous.
He also tried calling for help, but no one answered.
Many people on the internet were upset and said this shows how hard it is for people with disabilities to use public places in India.
Karn said that having things like working lifts and accessible washrooms is not a luxury but a basic need.
Karn Shah, a wheelchair-using comedian, was stranded at Worli Metro Station for over 45 minutes due to a non-functional lift.
Metro staff allegedly told him to go home on foot, despite the dangerous traffic conditions.
Repeated calls to the metro's emergency helpline were unsuccessful, with calls disconnecting after a few seconds.
Shah highlighted the lack of accessible infrastructure, including wheelchair-friendly washrooms.
The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media, with users demanding better accessibility standards and accountability from authorities.
- Who
- Karn Shah, a wheelchair-using stand-up comedian
- What
- Stranded at Worli Metro Station due to a non-functional lift
- Where
- Worli Metro Station, Mumbai
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article
- Why
- The lift was non-functional, and no meaningful assistance was provided by the metro authorities
Key facts
- Location
- Worli Metro Station, Mumbai
- Duration Stranded
- Over 45 minutes
- Complainant
- Karn Shah (Stand-up comedian)
- Issue
- Non-functional lift
- Response from Staff
- Told to go home on foot
- Helpline Response
- Calls disconnected
- Public Reaction
- Widespread outrage and calls for accountability
Quotes
Karn Shah
A wheelchair-bound Mumbai-based stand-up comedian
“I called the emergency number two or three times. They say they’ll connect you to someone, but the call disconnects in two seconds. No one picks up.”
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“Tonight I wasn’t scared because I’m disabled. I was scared because the system failed me at every step — lifts, helplines, roads, washrooms.”
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