Tragic Incident at Kolkata Metro: Commuter's Sudden Demise

A commuter, Biswajit Pakrashi, tragically died after falling ill at Kolkata Metro's Howrah station. Despite rapid transfer to a hospital, he could not be saved. Pakrashi, an assistant engineer and regular commuter, collapsed while awaiting a metro train during peak office hours.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 16-09-2025 21:07 IST | Created: 16-09-2025 21:07 IST
Tragic Incident at Kolkata Metro: Commuter's Sudden Demise
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Tragedy struck at Kolkata Metro's Howrah station as a commuter, Biswajit Pakrashi, succumbed to a sudden illness during busy office hours.

Efforts by the metro's quick response team could not save the life of Pakrashi, who was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital within 17 minutes.

A resident of Tribeni and an assistant engineer in the state Electricity Department, Pakrashi was a regular on the 'Green Line', typically commuting from Bandel to his office at Salt Lake.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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