Man jumps in front of moving train at JLN metro station, rescued

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 07 2018 | 12:00 PM IST

A 57-year-old man today allegedly attempted suicide by jumping in front of a moving train at the JLN Stadium metro station here, police said.

The incident took place this morning and the man was later rescued, a senior DMRC official said.

"Around 8:44 am, an old man allegedly jumped in front of an approaching train at the JLN Stadium station. The train was heading towards Badarpur," he said.

The man, identified as Tek Chand, was sent to a hospital nearby, the police said, adding he is safe.

Investigation is underway and further details are awaited.

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First Published: Jul 07 2018 | 12:00 PM IST

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