Tragic Incident at Attiguppe Metro Station on Namma Metro Purple Line in Bengaluru

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A tragic incident occurred on the Namma Metro Purple Line in Bengaluru on March 21, 2024, when a 19-year-old student fell onto the tracks at Attiguppe Metro Station and was hit by an oncoming train. The victim, identified as Dhruv Thakkar, was a first-year BA LLB student at NLSIU and hailed from Mumbai. The incident caused disruptions on the Purple Line, with services temporarily halted. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the fall was accidental or intentional. NLSIU expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student and canceled classes for the week, with a condolence meeting scheduled. In times of distress, Arogya Sahayavani helpline (104) is available for support.

A tragic incident occurred at the Attiguppe Metro Station on the Purple Line of the Namma Metro in Bengaluru on Thursday, March 21. A 19-year-old youth, identified as Dhruv Thakkar, a first-year student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, met with a fatal accident when he fell onto the metro tracks at around 2:10 pm. Unfortunately, he was hit by an oncoming metro train and lost his life instantly.

The incident left the authorities and witnesses in shock as they struggled to recover Dhruv’s severely mangled body from the tracks. The police had a tough time managing the situation and had to shift the body to Victoria Hospital mortuary for further investigation. The circumstances surrounding the young man’s fall onto the tracks are still under investigation to determine whether it was accidental or intentional.

The disruption caused by the incident led to a partial shutdown of services on the Bengaluru Metro’s Purple Line between Magadi Road and Challaghatta. Trains were only running between Magadi Road and Whitefield until the authorities cleared the tracks and resumed normal operations. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred on the Namma Metro.

Earlier this year, on January 5, a 23-year-old passenger attempted suicide by jumping in front of a metro train at Jalahalli Metro Station, causing disruptions on the Green Line services for nearly an hour. Similarly, on January 1, metro operations were halted for 15 minutes at Indira Nagar station when a woman jumped onto the tracks to retrieve her phone. These incidents highlight the need for increased safety measures and awareness around metro stations.

The tragic news of Dhruv Thakkar’s untimely demise has left the NLSIU community in deep mourning. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice Chancellor of NLSIU, expressed his condolences and described Dhruv as a warm, compassionate, and diligent student who was well-liked by his peers and faculty. In solidarity with his family and friends, the university has cancelled classes for the rest of the week and will hold a condolence meeting on campus on March 22.

In times of distress or suicidal thoughts, it is important to seek help. Arogya Sahayavani offers support and assistance to those in need. The incident at Attiguppe Metro Station serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and safety precautions around metro stations. Let us all come together to ensure the well-being and safety of everyone in our community.