The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed security personnel rushing to assist the passenger and successfully freeing the trapped leg. The passenger was rescued without any major reported injury, and train operations were restored shortly afterwards.

According to officials of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the incident affected multiple train trips during the morning hours. Security staff immediately activated the emergency response protocol upon noticing the situation and worked swiftly to ensure the passenger’s safety.

Quick response restores Metro operations

Metro authorities said trained personnel responded promptly, helping the passenger and minimising disruption to services. While the interruption was brief, the incident caused delays to several scheduled trips on the busy corridor.

Officials have not disclosed the exact circumstances that led to the passenger’s leg getting caught in the platform-train gap. However, the incident has once again highlighted the importance of exercising caution while boarding and alighting from Metro trains.

Similar incident raises fresh questions

The latest episode comes just weeks after a similar incident was reported at Vidhana Soudha Metro station during the first week of June. The recurrence of such incidents has raised concerns among commuters about passenger safety, particularly during peak travel hours.

Transport experts note that passengers should remain alert near platform edges and avoid rushing while entering or exiting trains. At the same time, the incidents have prompted calls for additional safety measures and public awareness campaigns to reduce the risk of accidents.

With Bengaluru’s Metro network witnessing steadily increasing ridership, ensuring passenger safety remains a critical priority for authorities.