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Delhi man dies after jumping before metro train
A 57-year-old insurance agent from South Delhi died after jumping in front of a moving metro train. The incident marks another tragedy on the city's rapid transit network.
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A man identified as Sanjay Chopra, 57, died on Tuesday after jumping in front of a Delhi Metro train, officials said. Chopra, a resident of Kotla Mubarakpur in South Delhi, was employed as an agent with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
The incident occurred at one of the metro stations during peak hours. Metro officials confirmed the fatality and said emergency services responded to the scene immediately.
The exact circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear. Delhi Metro authorities have initiated standard protocols following the death and are investigating the matter further.
The Delhi Metro has witnessed multiple such incidents over the years, prompting authorities to enhance safety measures at stations, including installation of platform screen doors at several locations and increased staff presence during peak hours.