Title - An uphill task to curb Metro suicides

The repeated suicide cases on Metro tracks have become a big headache for the authorities. In the past four months, there have been eight suicides in the Capital. In 2011, the number was four. Besides increasing security at the stations, plans are on to put up half screen doors on five platforms which see the maximum passenger footfall. The door is like a glass barrier on the edge of the platform which would prevent a passenger from jumping onto the tracks. Cameras have also been installed on platforms to keep an eye on such cases. However, the authorities admit that it is going to be an uphill task to curb the menace.