A 23-year-old man committed suicide at Civil Lines Metro Station on Tuesday in Delhi. The victim, identified as Nitin, allegedly jumped on the tracks and was run over by a speeding train, officials said.
"Delay in service from Vishwavidyalaya towards Kashmere Gate due to a passenger on track at Civil Lines," Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweeted in the afternoon.
The man's body was severed into two after being run over by the moving train.
The victim was a resident of North Delhi's Burari. A train operator spotted his body and informed the station controller.
Police Control Room and Delhi Metro Rail Police Station of Kashmiri Gate rushed to the spot.
The body was retrieved with the help of sweeper and was sent to a mortuary in the Tis Hazar area.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app