He has been declared dead, while being treated at a private hospital in Vadakekkota, as confirmed by metro officials.
Published Aug 07, 2025 | 4:20 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 07, 2025 | 5:27 PM
Suicide. (Representative/ iStock)
A man died of suicide in Kochi on Thursday, 7 August, after he jumped from the Kochi metro track between SN Junction and Vadakekkota stations near Thrippunithura.
The person has been identified as Nizar from Tirurangadi, Malappuram.
He has been declared dead, while being treated at a private hospital in Vadakekkota, as confirmed by metro officials.
According to a metro staff, the man, accessed the tracks through the Vadakekkota Metro Station and walked along them. Kochi Metro police tried to intervene but were unable to prevent him from jumping onto the main road.
Fire and rescue teams responded quickly, and traffic was cleared by the police. Metro services, which were briefly suspended, have now resumed, confirmed KMRL officials.
(If you need support or know someone who has suicidal thoughts, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist or contact the helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families. Tele-MANAS: 14416; Life Suicide Prevention: 7893078930; Arogya Vani: 104; Sahay Helpline: 080-25497777; Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584.)
