DMRC Spreads Awareness on Commuter Suicides at Metro Stations
5 years, 7 months ago

DMRC Spreads Awareness on Commuter Suicides at Metro Stations

The Quint  

Various measures have been taken by the DMRC to prevent suicides. These measures mainly include CCTV surveillance, CISF staff and barricades on certain metro stations. According to a Times of India report, the red flags for CISF staff are mainly people who seem nervous or agitated, or commuters loitering in the metro station and skipping trains. Over 50 attempted suicides were reported at the Kolkata metro line in 2008. According to the Delhi metro website, the DMRC plan on installing extra guard rails at “suicide prone” stations, launch public service initiative to sensitize their staff to identifying commuters under distress and establish a 24x7 helpline in association with NGOs for commuters in distress.

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DMRC launches inquiry into woman’s death at Metro station in Delhi
1 year ago

DMRC launches inquiry into woman’s death at Metro station in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 11 months ago

Metro tracks becoming preferred sites for committing suicide

India TV News  

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5 years, 2 months ago

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India TV News  

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With 25 suicide bids in 17 months, Delhi Metro is turning into the capital's suicide point
5 years, 4 months ago

With 25 suicide bids in 17 months, Delhi Metro is turning into the capital's suicide point

India Today  

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5 years, 4 months ago

Man commits suicide at Delhi's Tagore Garden metro station

India TV News  

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