Today a distressing story was in making at a delhi metro station as man Get injured due to alleged suicide attempt. The incident during peak hours led to copious disruptions and sparked conversations on mental health and safety of the metro network.
Indian media has cited eyewitnesses and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)officials that the man tried to hurt himself on the platform, which was soon tackled by station staff & security. He was injured and attended by initial first aid on site before being transfered to an ort hospital for further treatment.
The Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP) have registered an investigation to know the circumstances of the incident. They are looking at CCTV from the time each will try to find who this guy is and how he came up with the idea in this particular shooting. He police are seeking to identify the man and talk to his family as well.
It resulted in short term metro service disruption with the delay reported on one of the line. In coordination with DMRC officials acted fast to manage the situation, minimizing the inconvenience to commuters. The incident has certainly left the passengers shaken and worried.
This is just another reminder on the ever pressing issue of mental health that demands easy accessibility when it is needed most. Mental health professionals are quick to point out the urgency of early intervention and destigmatization of a mental health issue. They inform that those who feel overwhelmed ought to get in touch with a mental health professional or helpline for assistance.
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DMRC has guidelines for such incidents and has a trained staff to take care of emergencies and coruscated the immediate relief. But the example shows how hard it is to keep this from happening in a high population area.
In cases like these, Delhi Metro has faced such incidents before too — urging for more security at stations and even preventive mental health campaigns. Officials have since reviewed metro safety protocols and are considering plans to make emergency mental health responses better for those in distress.
Authorities will continue to observe the man’s condition and public health measures have been provided for him. An ongoing investigation into the incident and more details will be released as soon as possible
