Elderly man attempts suicide before Metro in Dwarka

DN Bureau

A man allegedly attempted suicide on Monday by jumping in front of a metro train in Dwarka.

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New Delhi: A 70-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide on Monday by jumping in front of a metro train in Dwarka, police said. 

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The incident took place at around 10.50 am at Dwarka Sector 9, they said, adding Metro services were briefly delayed. 

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He was rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Mohammed Ali, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro) said. 

The man identified as Surrender, a retired Section Officer, suffered internal injuries and is unconscious, he said.

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The reason of attempted suicide is not yet known, he added. 

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Surender left home telling his wife that he was going to Hanuman Mandir, police said.(PTI) 










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