Delhi Railway Station: The Mahakumbh Mela has been taking place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for the past few days. A large number of devotees from Delhi and across the country are traveling to take a holy dip during this Mahakumbh Mela. To accommodate them, two special trains are being run from New Delhi Railway Station.
However, on February 15, a stampede occurred on platform numbers 14 and 15 at Delhi Railway Station. In this tragic incident, 18 people lost their lives, and more than 10 passengers were injured. The incident took place at 9:55 PM and was reportedly caused by overcrowding at the station as people rushed to board trains for the Kumbh Mela.
Following the stampede, reports suggest that some railway platforms are once again becoming overcrowded. Despite the tragic event, large crowds have gathered at the railway station, jostling to board trains. According to a report by Times Now, it appears that people have not learned from the incident.
Although Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and officials have assured that the situation in Delhi is under control, reports indicate otherwise. Crowds have been seen gathering at platform number 16 to board the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express. Within hours of the stampede, platform 16 started getting congested again, with people even attempting to board the train through the windows. The chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station continues, raising concerns about whether any concrete measures are being taken to manage crowds and ensure passenger safety.
What Did the Railways Say About the Stampede?
The railways have provided an explanation for the tragic incident. Northern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Upadhyay told ANI that no train was canceled on Saturday night. The Prayagraj Express was scheduled to arrive at platform number 14, and passengers were waiting for it. Meanwhile, a special train was announced to depart from platform number 12. This sudden announcement led passengers from platform 14 to rush towards platform 12, resulting in the stampede.
