New Delhi Railway Station Chaos: An unexpected incident occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, February 15, 2025. A stampede-like situation arose due to the vast crowd gathering to go to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Fifteen people are reported to be injured in this stampede.
Eyewitnesses’ words
While talking to ABP News, an eyewitness said the situation was horrific. People were falling in front of the train, getting cut, getting crushed. The administration came and took care of everyone.
#WATCH | Delhi: An NDRF team arrives at the New Delhi Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/Og3KruVo8X
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A passenger going to Prayagrajsaidd said he had a ticket for train 12583. He had a reservation in B2. The train was at 10:40, but at 8:30, the crowd at the station was so much that a stampede broke out. People were falling in front of the train, getting cut, getting crushed.
How did the stampede happen?
According to sources, a vast crowd had gathered at the station due to the sudden cancellation of two trains going to Prayagraj. After the announcement of the cancellation of trains, passengers panicked, leading to a stampede.
PM Narendra Modi tweets, “Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede” pic.twitter.com/d5A3nZkYqD
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According to Delhi Police, the stampede took place on platform number 14. Many crowds were already due to Prayagraj Express standing on platform number one. Due to the delay of two trains, the number of passengers increased further, which caused the situation to get out of control.
Condition of the injured
Fifteen people injured in the stampede have been admitted to the hospital. Railway administration and security personnel have reached the spot and started controlling the situation.
#WATCH | Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, says, “The number of passengers was relatively very high today at the New Delhi railway station, and so we ran four more special trains. We received information that a few people fainted -… pic.twitter.com/q3L8zBgExo
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Administration’s negligence?
Although the railway administration initially denied the stampede, it is clear from the statements of eyewitnesses and passengers that the situation was serious. Was this the result of the administration’s negligence? Were passengers not informed about the train cancellations on time?
This incident again brings to the fore the issue of passenger safety at railway stations. Ensuring the safety of passengers during significant events like Maha Kumbh is a big challenge for the administration.
