Narrating the events, an eyewitness and survivor, Gupteshwar Yadav, told ANI, "...I reached here after 8 pm on Saturday. There was a large gathering here," he said, pointing to a direction with one of his fingers."
The railways said the committee has initiated a High-Level Inquiry (HAG) into the incident. As part of the investigation, the committee has ordered the securing of all video footage from the Railway Station to aid in the probe.
On Saturday, there was a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station that claimed the lives of 18 people. The tragedy occurred at 10 p.m., as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding at the station.
The tragedy occurred at 10 p.m. on Saturday as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding at the station.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of people in an "unfortunate incident" at New Delhi Railway Station, where 18 people, including three children, lost their lives in a stampede caused due to severe overcrowding. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 l
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede happened at New Delhi railway station on Saturday evening, which claimed 18 lives and emphasized the need for better planning and crowd management to prevent such incidents, particularly wh
A tragic incident unfolded at New Delhi Railway Station when a passenger lost balance and slipped on the stairs leading to platforms 14 and 15, resulting in several others getting injured, Northern CPRO told ANI.
Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Sunday criticised Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station, stating that the railways are in a state of "doldrums."
After the two-member committee was formed to investigate the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, officials have started examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence.
"The Modi government has changed Maha Kumbh into Maha loot. The charges of airfare and railways was increased. They keep increasing charges but have never made an effort to make the services better..." he said.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday termed the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station as an unfortunate incident and alleged that the government is trying to 'cover it up'.