Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Man dies by suicide at Bengaluru metro station
A 38-year-old man named Shantagoud Policepatil died by suicide on December 5.
He jumped in front of a metro train at Kengeri station in Bengaluru.
The incident happened at 8:15 in the morning.
The train services were briefly affected because of this.
No one else was hurt, and the reason for his suicide is not known.
The man was from a place called Devara Hipparagi in Vijayapura.
His body was taken to a nearby hospital for examination.
A 38-year-old man named Shantagoud Policepatil died by suicide at Kengeri metro station in Bengaluru.
He jumped in front of an approaching metro train at 8:15 am on December 5 (8:20 am according to police).
The incident briefly disrupted metro services on the Purple Line.
The deceased was identified as Shantagoud Policepatil from Devara Hipparagi in Vijayapura.
No other injuries were reported, and the reason for his suicide is not specified.
- Who
- Shantagoud Policepatil, a 38-year-old man from Devara Hipparagi in Vijayapura
- What
- Suicide by jumping in front of a metro train
- When
- December 5 at 8:15 am (8:20 am according to police)
- Where
- Kengeri metro station, Bengaluru
- Why
- Reason not specified
- Name
- Shantagoud Policepatil
- Age
- 38
- Location
- Kengeri metro station, Bengaluru
- Time
- 8:15 am
- Date
- December 5
- Hometown
- Devara Hipparagi in Vijayapura
Sources
Man dies by suicide after jumping in front of metro train in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Man Dies by Suicide at Kangeri Metro Station; Purple Line Services Hit
Man ends life on Bengaluru Metro tracks, Purple Line services hit
Man Jumps To Death At Bengaluru Metro Track, Purple Line Travel Disrupted
