How a Bengaluru metro commuter and station staff helped reunite 6-yr-old lost girl with her mother

A 6-year-old girl separated from her mother at Majestic Metro Station in Bengaluru was safely reunited thanks to a commuter's quick actions.

Published on: Nov 3, 2025, 15:34:39 IST

By Yamini C S

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A six-year-old girl who was separated from her mother amid the weekend rush at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station - Majestic in Bengaluru was safely reunited with her family on Saturday afternoon, thanks to the presence of mind of a commuter and the swift coordination of Metro staff.

Officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) commended both the passenger and the Metro staff for their quick and responsible action (X/@bykarthikreddy)

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The incident occurred at around 12:30 pm on November 1, Saturday, when the child got separated from her mother in the busy Majestic interchange station. A fellow passenger who noticed the young girl alone immediately handed her over to the station’s security personnel. Acting promptly, Metro officials alerted all station controllers across the network to help trace the missing mother.

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Following a coordinated search, the mother was located at Mahakavi Kuvempu Metro Station. Metro staff ensured her quick return to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station - Majestic, where the child was reunited with her.

Officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) commended both the passenger and the Metro staff for their quick and responsible action, which helped avert a distressing situation.

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“A 6-year-old girl who got separated from her mother at Majestic Metro Station was safely traced and reunited, thanks to the prompt efforts of BMRCL staff,” the BMRCL wrote in a social media post on X.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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