By News18
A near-miss incident was swiftly handled on Mumbai Metro鈥檚 Yellow Line 2A, thanks to the prompt response of metro staff member Sanket Chodankar. The situation unfolded on Sunday, June 29, at Bangur Nagar station when a two-year-old child accidentally walked out of the metro just as the doors were about to shut. The incident, caught on CCTV and now widely shared online, has drawn widespread praise for Chodankar鈥檚 quick thinking.
In the footage, a train is seen stationed at the platform when the toddler unexpectedly walks out just before the doors shut, leaving the child alone on the platform while the parents remain inside the train.
Chodankar, stationed at the platform, immediately noticed the situation. He acted promptly by alerting the train operator, who quickly halted the train before it moved. Chodankar then rushed to the child and ensured his safety. Within seconds, the train doors were reopened, allowing the child and parents to reunite.
?Alertness and quick response save the day!?
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鈥 pic.twitter.com/CJYzsD5pVK
鈥 Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) June 30, 2025
The video, shared on June 30 on X (formerly Twitter), has already received over 44,000 views. Social media users applauded Chodankar鈥檚 quick reflexes and dedication.
A user commented, 鈥淚ncredible presence of mind by Sanket! Moments like these remind us that safety isn鈥檛 just systems and protocols 鈥 it鈥檚 people who care. Huge respect to Maha Mumbai Metro staff for staying alert and saving the day.鈥
Another wrote, 鈥淭ruly appreciate efforts of Mr Sanket.鈥
鈥淲ell done guys鈥 Award him with a small token. Will give a boost to other team members,鈥 one person remarked.
Another added, 鈥淕ood job, parents have to be careful with kids. They have to catch hold of their hands always.鈥
Acknowledging the incident, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) praised Chodankar鈥檚 actions on their official X handle.
鈥淎t 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,鈥 they wrote.
They also added, 鈥淪uch presence of mind and dedication towards passenger safety make our Maha Mumbai Metro journeys secure every day.鈥
Bangur Nagar station is located along Metro Line 2A, commonly known as the Yellow Line. The line runs 18.6 km from Dahisar East to DN Nagar, with 17 elevated stations, connecting major suburban areas like Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, and Andheri, and serving thousands of commuters daily.