Delhi station news

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed 18 lives and left several injured. The chaos erupted on platforms 14 and 15 due to overcrowding, possibly triggered by a wrong platform announcement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief, while a high-level committee was formed to investigate the incident. Indian Railways announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased’s families, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuries. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and have arranged special trains to manage congestion. (Pictures by PTI)