Man jumps before Delhi Metro train in suicide bid; injured

A 55-year-old man today allegedly jumped before a Delhi Metro train on Monday in an apparent suicide bid, officials said.

The incident occurred around 12:45 pm at ITO station. V K Anand, a resident of Tilak Nagar area in west Delhi, jumped before a train going to Escorts Mujesar from platform number one, officials said. He was rushed to a hospital by metro authorities with injuries on his head and legs.

Apparently, it is an attempt to suicide. The police are probing the matter, the officials said.