Kolkata Metro railway services disrupted in Blue line as passenger jumps before train
Kolkata (PTI): Kolkata Metro Railway services in the Blue Line, the stretch between Dakshineswar and Birji, was disrupted for around 50 minutes on Sunday after a passenger jumped before a train at Rabindra Sarobar station, a spokesperson said.
After effecting power block in both UP and DN lines at Rabindra Sarobar, the middle-aged person was taken to a nearby hospital.
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Truncated services were currently being operated between Maidan and Dakshineswar stations from 10:45 am to 11:33 am.
"Normal services resumed over the entire stretch of Blue Line from 11.33 am after 48 minutes," the spokesperson said.
The fate of the commuter was not known.
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Kodagu businessman commits suicide by setting himself of fire in Wayanad; wife, two children injured
Madikeri: A Kodagu-based businessman, who is said to have been depressed that his money was not returned by the borrower, allegedly committed suicide in Wayanad, Kerala, by setting himself on fire inside a car recently.
The deceased is identified as Sajeer, a resident of Kutta village of Ponnampet taluk.
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His wife and two children, who were also in the car, sustained minor injuries. The three of them have reportedly been rescued by the locals and are being treated at a local hospital.
Sajeer is learned to have lent Rs 20 lakh to one Bapu, who failed to return the money. Upset by this, Sajeer, along with his wife and children, allegedly set fire to himself inside the car parked in the front yard of the house.
Sajeer, who reportedly owned several shops in Kutta, is said to have recorded a video before committing suicide. He is heard in the clip accusing Bapu for his suicide.
A case has been registered by Manandawadi Police officers, who are probing the matter.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
