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In a tragic incident, at least 18 people lost their lives, and several others were injured after chaos broke out at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. The event occurred as a large throng gathered after the announcement of a special train, causing fear within 15-20 minutes. According to accounts, the incident was caused by a large number of passengers arriving at the station to catch special trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his distress over the incident on X. He stated, “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.” According to Delhi Police, 18 people including 14 women lost their lives in the stampede that occurred yesterday around 10 PM at New Delhi Railway station.
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates:
I pay my deepest condolences, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
“An unfortunate incident took place at New Delhi Railway Station yesterday. I pay my deepest condolences to all those who lost their lives,” says UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Deeply pained by the loss of lives: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweets, “Deeply pained by the loss of lives at New Delhi Railway Station. I express my sincere condolences for this tragic loss as I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay Statement
“When this tragic incident took place yesterday, at that time, Magadh Express going towards Patna was standing on platform number 14 of New Delhi Railway Station and Uttar Sampark Kranti going towards Jammu was standing on platform number 15. During this, a passenger coming towards platforms 14-15 slipped and fell on the stairs, and many passengers standing behind him were hit, and this tragic incident took place. This is being investigated by a high-level committee.”
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her distress over the incident on X
“Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured,” tweets President Droupadi Murmu
Source: In
