A sombre incident unfolded on Monday evening at the Rohini West Metro Station on the Delhi Metro's Red Line, where a 37-year-old man died after allegedly jumping in front of an approaching train. The incident, currently being treated as a suspected case of suicide, briefly disrupted metro services and sent shockwaves through the busy station.
The deceased has been identified by police as Hemant Negi, a resident of Rohini Sector 2 who worked for a private company in Ghaziabad.
Incident Details and Police Action
The Delhi Police control room received a PCR call around 5:03 PM reporting that a passenger had jumped before a train near Gate No. 3 of the station.
- Action Taken: Police and emergency services swiftly responded. Before the police team could reach the platform, the injured individual had already been transported via ambulance to BSA Hospital.
- Confirmed Fatality: Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors in the casualty ward declared Negi dead.
- No Note Found: Officials confirmed that a preliminary investigation, including a search of the scene by crime and forensic teams, found no suicide note. The motive behind the suspected suicide remains unknown and is under investigation.
Initial inquiries suggest that Negi jumped onto the tracks in front of a train travelling on the Red Line from Rithala towards Kashmere Gate. Authorities are in the process of informing the deceased's family members and gathering further evidence to ascertain the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) system, which transports millions daily, has seen previous such incidents, prompting ongoing discussions about enhanced passenger safety measures and platforms, as well as the critical need for mental health awareness and support resources in public spaces.
