Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Blue Line Metro Services Disrupted by Suicide Attempt
On Friday, a 26-year-old man tried to end his life by jumping in front of a train at Jatin Das Park station on the Blue Line.
This caused delays for commuters during the pre-Puja rush.
Metro services were stopped between two stations for about 50 minutes.
The man was taken to the hospital with injuries.
Some passengers reported they were stuck on trains for extended periods, while a Metro official said announcements were made.
The Blue Line has already been under stress due to issues at another station.
A 26-year-old man jumped in front of a train at Jatin Das Park station.
The incident occurred around 1 pm, disrupting Blue Line services.
Services were stalled between Maidan and Tollygunge for approximately 50 minutes.
The man was taken to SSKM Hospital with injuries.
Passengers reported delays and lack of announcements, though a Metro official denied the claim.
- Who
- A 26-year-old man
- What
- Attempted suicide by jumping in front of a train
- When
- Around 1 pm on Friday
- Where
- Jatin Das Park station, Blue Line
- Why
- Unknown
Passenger Complaints
Metro Response
Announcements
Passenger Complaints
Passengers alleged lack of announcements regarding the delay.
Metro Response
Metro officials stated that announcements were made accordingly.
- Incident
- Suicide attempt on metro tracks
- Location
- Jatin Das Park station
- Line
- Blue Line
- Person
- 26-year-old man
- Time
- Around 1 pm
- Service disruption
- 50 minutes
- Hospital
- SSKM Hospital