News of a tragic accident has come from the national capital. Saturday night turned out to be a dark night for the New Delhi Railway Station. Platform number 14 and 15 were crowded with pilgrims who were going to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela. Everyone was moving at a fast pace to catch their train. But then a stampede-like situation occurred. After this, one after the other, about 18 people died. This includes 3 children as well. News of many people being injured has come to light. All the victims of the accident have been immediately admitted to LNJP Hospital and Lady Harding Hospital. Where the injured are being treated.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has ordered a high-level inquiry into the stampede. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, said that a two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the New Delhi Railway Station stampede case and find out the causes of the incident.
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— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 15, 2025
The stampede happened because the train's platform number was changed: eyewitness
Many eyewitnesses said that there was a huge crowd on all platforms of the station. But the situation was even worse on platform numbers 12, 13, 14 and 15. According to eyewitnesses, the stampede happened due to the frequent announcements by the railways about changing platform numbers for the stoppage of trains. There was no one to control the crowd. It was announced that the train arriving on platform number 12 will arrive on platform number 16. Therefore, the crowd gathered from both sides. After this, a stampede occurred. Some people have been taken to the hospital.
LG expressed condolences over the accident
On the accident, Delhi LG VK Saxena said that there has been an unfortunate and sad incident of loss of life and injury due to chaos and stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy. He said that I have spoken to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner and asked them to resolve the situation. The Chief Secretary has been asked to implement DDMA measures and deploy relief workers. All hospitals are ready to deal with related emergencies.
PM Modi expressed grief over the railway station accident
PM Modi expressed grief over the stampede at the railway station. PM Modi wrote on the social media platform X that I am deeply disturbed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My condolences are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured people recover soon. Officials are helping all the people affected by this stampede.
Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2025
President expressed grief over the stampede
President Draupadi Murmu expressed grief over the New Delhi Railway Station stampede. She posted on Twitter, "Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
How is the situation at New Delhi station right now?
The situation at New Delhi station is normal at present. Passengers are moving around since 6 am. Passengers coming to Delhi are able to get out of the station comfortably. Security forces have been deployed at the railway station.
