Kolkata Metro Blue Line Halted After Suicide Attempt at Maidan Station

• Kolkata Metro services on the Blue Line were partially suspended at 5:58 PM due to an attempted suicide at Maidan Station.
• A person jumped in front of a train traveling from Dakshineswar to Shaheed Khudiram, causing significant disruption for commuters.
• Services were normalized by 6:46 PM, but office-returning passengers faced extreme inconvenience.
• This incident follows a similar suicide attempt last Friday at Netaji Bhavan Station, highlighting recurring issues on the Blue Line.
• Recent disruptions also include a technical fault on Sunday and ongoing problems with the Metro app for online ticket purchases.

Why It Matters: Kolkata Metro's Blue Line faces repeated disruptions from suicide attempts and technical issues, inconveniencing commuters.