18 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid Maha Kumbh rush
The incident occurred around 10 pm on Saturday as ‘a lot of people had gathered’ to catch the Prayagraj Express, the Railways stated.
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At least 18 persons were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, reported ANI.
The incident occurred around 10 pm on platforms 13 and 14, where a huge crowd had gathered to board their trains to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh pilgrimage, according to India Today.
The Ministry of Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of those who died.
The Railways stated that “an unprecedented rush situation” had developed at the platform, due to which, “some individuals fainted, which led to rumours of a stampede-like situation, causing panic among travellers”.
“The situation was later brought under control by easing the congestion,” The Indian Express quoted the statement. “The fainted and injured passengers were immediately taken to nearby hospitals by the Railway Protection Force and Delhi Police.”
Deputy Commissioner of Police for Railways, KPS Malhotra, told the newspaper that “a lot of people had gathered” when Prayagraj Express was on platform number 14.
“Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani were delayed, and passengers of these trains were also present at platforms 12, 13 and 14,” added Malhotra. “As per our information, 1,500 general tickets were sold, which is why the crowd became uncontrollable.”
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