NEW DELHI -- A 25-year-old woman, working at a private hospital in Delhi, on Monday allegedly attempted to commit suicide by jumping before a Metro train.
Officials said the incident was reported from the Guru Dronacharya station at about 7:30 AM when the woman identified as F Nishat allegedly jumped on the track even as the train bound for Samaypur Badli was moving in.
CCTV footage from the day has emerged online:
27-year-old woman doctor jumps before metro train at Guru Dronacharya metro station today morning, via @Sanjeeverma786@htTweets@HTGurgaonpic.twitter.com/3JSkzRwcJo
— Rashpal Singh (@rashysingh) February 20, 2017
The lady, an employee of a private hospital, suffered a fracture on her right hand and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.
The police is trying to ascertain the reasons for her attempting the alleged suicide bid, they said.
Metro services were disrupted for about ten minutes, they added.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or attempts, call any of these helplines:
- Aasra 022-27546669
- Sneha 044-24640050
- Jeevan 6576453841
- Pratheeksha 0484-2448830
- Connecting India 9922001122, 18002094353
Also On HuffPost: