New Delhi: The memory of Maha Kumbh Stampede He had not even faded when another at the New Delhi train station left the devotees of mourning again. Shoes, shoes, clothes and memories were left behind for 18 -year -old relatives who were killed in the incident that took place on Saturday night.
Among those killed, 14 are women and three are children. The consecutive stampede due to the “unexpected” increase in the crowd, first in Maha Kumbh Triveni Sangam and then in the station has raised serious concerns about the preparation of the administration to handle large audiences despite the repeated criticisms of the opposition.
Following the stampede and rescue efforts at the station, the images revealed scattered belongings, including clothing, shoes, water bottles and bags, lit by the facilities. The personnel were deployed to collect and get rid of them.
Pintu Sharma, relative of the victim Pinky Devi, criticized the station authorities for their management of the situation. “They had confirmed tickets. Around 14 to 15 people went to Maha Kumbh. When they arrived at the station, a stampede occurred. The train line that caused the stampede was changed. The force also arrived very late … has happened due to the negligence of the authority of the station, ”he said.
Balram, a goalkeeper, described the heartbreaking scene, saying: “We carry corpses in hand cars, the same ones we use for luggage. In my 15 years as a goalkeeper, I have never seen such a massive crowd.”
“People’s shoes, shoes and other belongings were scattered everywhere. We took many children and old people from chaos,” he said.
The authorities attributed the stampede to an overwhelming avalanche of passengers on platforms 14 and 15, eager to address the trains to Prayagraj for the ongoing maha Kumbh.
“This incident once again highlights the failure of the railroads and the insensitivity of the government. Better arrangements should have been made at the station in view of the large number of devotees that go to Prayagraj,” said opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in An unknown post.
The railroads have announced a compensation of RS 10 Lakh for the families of the deceased, RS 2.5 Lakh for the serious injured and 1 LAKH of RS for those with minor injuries.
