Mumbai: A potentially tragic incident was narrowly averted on Mumbai Metro’s Yellow Line 2A thanks to the quick reflexes of a vigilant metro staff member, Sanket Chodankar. The incident took place on Sunday, June 29, at Bangur Nagar station when a two-year-old child accidentally stepped out of the train just as the doors were closing.
Viral Video Shows Scary Moments When Child Stepped Out Of Metro
The entire episode was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral, drawing praise for Chodankar’s alertness. In the video, a metro train is seen halted at the platform when, seconds before the doors begin to shut, the toddler suddenly steps out. As the doors close, the child is left standing alone on the platform, separated from their parents inside the train.
Station Attendant Sanket Chodankar, stationed at the platform, quickly noticed the situation and acted without hesitation. He immediately alerted the train operator, who halted the train before it could depart. Chodankar then rushed to the child to ensure they were safe. Within moments, the train doors were reopened, allowing the relieved parents to reunite with their child.
Maha Mumbai Metro Praises Staffer Over Heroic Save
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) acknowledged the staffer's presence of mind on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. “At Bangur Nagar Metro Station, little did anyone expect a 2-year-old to step out of the train alone just as the doors were closing. But thanks to the sharp eyes of our Station Attendant Sanket Chodankar, a potential mishap was averted,” the official handle posted.
They added, “Such presence of mind and dedication towards passenger safety make our Maha Mumbai Metro journeys secure every day.”
Mumbai Metro 2A Stations | MMOCL website
Bangur Nagar station lies on the Metro Line 2A corridor, also known as the Yellow Line, which stretches 18.6 km from Dahisar East to DN Nagar, with 17 stations along the elevated route. The line, part of Mumbai’s growing metro network, connects several key suburbs including Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, and Andheri, serving thousands of daily commuters.
