Wheelchair-Bound Comedian Stranded at Mumbai Metro, Forced onto Busy Road
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Moneycontrol•16-01-2026, 10:09
Wheelchair-Bound Comedian Stranded at Mumbai Metro, Forced onto Busy Road
- •Karn Shah, a wheelchair-bound comedian, was stranded at Worli metro station after the only functional lift broke down.
- •He waited over 45 minutes, repeatedly calling the emergency helpline, but received no assistance; calls disconnected.
- •Metro staff allegedly told him to 'walk home' on his wheelchair on the busy main road from Worli to Dadar.
- •Forced onto the road, Shah faced physical and emotional distress, unable to access a washroom.
- •His viral video highlighted the system's failure in providing basic accessibility and human dignity, sparking widespread anger.
Why It Matters: Mumbai Metro failed a wheelchair-bound man, exposing critical accessibility gaps and lack of support.
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