Nueva Delhi: At least 18 people died, including 14 women and three children and more than a dozen injuries suffered in a stampede that occurred on Saturday night at the New Delhi train station. The incident occurred after a mass increase in passengers who were heading to Maha Kumbh and those who expect the trains that had been delayed.
A high level committee of two members has formed to investigate the matter and determine the cause of the stampede, executive director of Information and Advertising at the Railroads Board, said Dilip Kumar.
This occurs after the recent stampery in Maha Kumbh due to the sudden increase in devotees over Mauni Amavasya that led to the death of 30.
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What led to an ‘unprecedented’ race that caused stampede?
The authorities have said that the avalanche of “unprecedented” passengers on two platforms: 13 and 14, led to chaos and panic finally caused the stampede.
In an official statement, the Police Deputy Commissioner (Railroad) reported that platform number 14 was already very crowded since the Prayagraj Express expected the game. In addition, delays in Swatantra Senani Express and Bhubanesshwar Rajdhani Express led to an increase in the presence of passengers on platforms 12, 13 and 14, contributing even more to congestion.
“According to the CMI, 1,500 general tickets were sold every hour due to which the station overcame and became uncontrollable. There was a stampede on platform No. 14 and near the staircase staircase near the platform no. 16 “said the DCP.
DCP Kps Malhotra elaborated that the crowd increased within 15-20 minutes after the announcement of a special train, since passengers rushed to board. “Two trains were delayed, and due to the increase in tread, the crowd became massive. Some people suffered injuries. From now on, the situation is under control,” he said.
An ocular witness recalled a similar situation and said: “The stampede exploded around 9.30 pm … when people on platform number 13 saw trains on platforms 14 and 15, moved towards these platforms. The platforms of the trains of the trains They did not change, but things, but things, but things, but things, but things, but things, but things, but the crowd was so great that it could not be controlled … “
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One of the passengers, Dharmendra Singh, told his experience, stating that he was traveling to Prayagraj but faced difficulties since many trains were delayed or canceled. “I went to Prayagraj, but many trains were late or were canceled. The station was crowded. There were many more people I have seen in this station. In front of me, six or seven women were taken to stretchers.”
Similarly, the Railroad Ministry said: “An unprecedented urgent situation was developed today around 10 pm at the New Delhi train station, nearby platforms 13 and 14. Some of the passengers presented there on the platforms were They fainted due to this sudden career, which leads to the rumors of the rumors of the rumors of the rumors of rumors.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Railroad Minister has ordered a high level investigation into the incident.