Purple Line metro services disrupted after man attempts suicide at Kengeri metro station

Purple Line operations partially halted as a man jumped onto the tracks at Kengeri, forcing Namma Metro to short-terminate trains at Mysuru Road.

Operations on the Purple Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro were partially suspended on Friday following a suicide attempt at Kengeri metro station. The incident involved a man who jumped onto the tracks, prompting an immediate halt to train movement in the affected section.

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Following the emergency, trains on the Purple Line were short-terminated at Mysuru Road station. Services between Mysuru Road and Challaghatta were temporarily stopped to ensure safety and allow authorities to clear the tracks. Commuters travelling beyond Mysuru Road faced delays and were advised to make alternative arrangements.

Namma Metro, in an update posted on X, confirmed that operations had been disrupted due to the incident and that the suspension was limited to the Mysuru Road-Challaghatta stretch. The network expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers.

For information of Metro passengers
Trains on purple line are running upto to Mysore Road metro Station only . Services beyond Mysore Road to Challaghatta is suspended due a suicide attempt at Kengeri . Will update once services are restored . Inconvenience regretted.

— ನಮ್ಮ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ (@OfficialBMRCL) December 5, 2025

The rest of the Purple Line continued running as usual while the affected section remained closed for inspection and clearance. Officials worked on restoring normal operations at the earliest.

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The temporary shutdown led to crowding at Mysuru Road station as passengers awaited further updates. Authorities continued to monitor the situation closely to ensure commuter safety.

Further updates are expected as operations normalise.