Horrific Stampede Kills 15 at Crowded Train Station in New Delhi
A Horrific stampede Chaos at New Delhi Railway Station Leaves 15 Dead
Horrific stampede kills 15 at a crowded train station in New Delhi, leaving at least 10 others injured as thousands of people gathered for the Kumbh Mela festival.
According to Dr. Ritu Saxena, deputy medical superintendent at Lok Nayak Hospital, the tragedy unfolded on Saturday night when an overwhelming number of travelers crammed into New Delhi Railway Station.
Eyewitnesses Describe Overcrowding and Panic
Eyewitnesses reported an uncontrollable surge of people struggling to board trains, as delays added to the chaos.
🚨 Key Details from the Scene:
✔ Overcrowding linked to Kumbh Mela festival travel
✔ Three children among the victims
✔ Two delayed trains & one preparing to depart
Ruby Devi, a witness, described the massive crowd, stating that the situation was so extreme that she couldn’t even get inside the station.
Another witness noted, “The police tried to manage the crowd, but it became too much.
Authorities and Officials Respond to Deadly Incident
KPS Malhotra, Deputy Commissioner of Police, acknowledged the stampede lasted for 10-15 minutes before authorities regained control.
Initially, Indian Railways dismissed reports of a stampede as “rumors” but later confirmed that multiple people had been rushed to hospitals.
🚨 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on X, saying:
“My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones.
Second Deadly Crowd Surge in Weeks
This deadly incident comes just weeks after another tragic crush at the Kumbh Mela festival, where dozens were killed during a pre-dawn religious gathering.
The Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest Hindu religious festivals, attracts millions of devotees seeking to bathe in sacred river waters during its six-week duration.
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