Bengaluru Metro Guard Rescured after Falling Onto Tracks Due to Fatigue | Bengaluru News – Times of India

Bengaluru: A Security Guard Posted at Namma Metro’s Ragigudda Station on the Yellow Line Had A Narrow Escape on Monday Morning after Falling on Falling on Tracks Around 11 Am.The incident took place when the guard, reportedly fatigued, stepped beyond the yellow safety line and slipped on to the track. The lines at the station are powered by a 750 v Dc third railway system, Posing a high risk of electrocution.A Commuter Nearby Acted Quickly and Pulled The Guard Back Onto The Platform Before Any Harm Occurred. The Guard Escapes Without Injuries. Another guard on the opposite platform immMIDIELY Activated The Emergency System, Leading to Suspension of Power Supply. No trains were approaching the station at the time, which helped prevent a tragedy.Sources said the guard may have been made to work extended hours with proper rest, leading to exhaustion. It is suspended he had ben on continuous shifts, in violation of rules.A Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Official Said, “It was not an accidental fall, the security guard may have fallen due to exhaustion. SECURITY AGENCY Responsible Striat Action will be taken against the agency involved.,BMRCL Hires Security Staff Through outsourced private agencies.