Stampede at Delhi Railway Station: 18 Dead, 30 Injured

A tragic stampede at Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed the lives of 18 people and left 30 others seriously injured. The incident occurred as a massive crowd of devotees gathered to travel to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The stampede was triggered by delays in the Swatantra Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, leading to overcrowding at the station. The railway authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident.

The stampede took place around 9:30 PM near platforms 14 and 15 of the Delhi Railway Station. The sudden surge of passengers created chaos, prompting railway police and fire services to intervene. The injured were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital for treatment. In response, the railway department has arranged four special trains to facilitate the travel of Kumbh Mela pilgrims.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extending his condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also assured support for the victims’ families, stating that the railway department is taking all necessary measures to assist those affected.