New Delhi Stampede News
Eyewitnesses reported that some passengers were seen climbing barricades and jumping queues in an attempt to reach their platforms amid the rush.
Krishna Kumar Jogi, a porter at the station, said the crowd swelled when a train bound for Prayagraj arrived.
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)
Kharge called for immediate disclosure of the exact number of deaths and injuries and provided information about the missing individuals from the Centre.
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 18 Dead, including women an children, in Maha Kumbh train rush at platform 14-15.
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