A man who jumped off from the Kochi Metro rail track bridge in Tripunithura between Vadakekkota and SN Junction stations on Thursday succumbed to his wounds. The victim was identified as Nizar who hails from Malappuram.
Nizar arrived at the Vadakekkota Metro Station and bought a ticket towards Tripunithura terminal station. After reaching the platform, he got out of the platform and walked along the track. The Metro services were halted immediately and the authorities disconnected power supply.
The Kochi Metro police were alerted immediately as the man threatened to jump off the rail bridge. The fire brigade also reached the spot and brought a net to catch the man if he leaps. They tried to calm him down but he jumped onto the main road.
Police are trying to ascertain what led the man to kill himself. The Metro services resumed after polce completed inspection.
