New Delhi:
New Delhi railway station On Saturday night, a big accident occurred on the platform number 16, 15 and 14 near the entry point of Ajmeri Gate. There was a huge crowd to board the Prayagraj Express train to go to Mahakumbh here, during which there was a stampede. 18 people were killed and more than 10 people were injured in this accident. The injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital LNJP and Lady Harding Medical College. 10-10 lakh rupees to the families of those killed in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station, Rs 2.5 lakh to serious injured and Rs 1 lakh to general injured
Railways have announced compensation. Railway officials say that the crowd on the platform increased, due to which the situation like stampede became. Eyewitnesses said that due to the huge crowd at the station, many passengers fainted due to suffocation. Many people had reached the platform … No one was going to check the ticket at the entry point. The police has started investigating the case. Many people including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath, Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Delhi Acting CM Atishi have mourned this painful accident.
What has happened so far in New Delhi Railway Station stampede …
- So far 18 people have died in the accident on Saturday night on the platform numbers 16, 15 and 14 of New Delhi.
- Every hour 1,500 normal tickets were being sold at the New Delhi railway station, due to which the crowd increased and the situation became uncontrollable.
- There was a stampede near the escalator near platform number 14 and platform number 16, why did such situations happen? It is being investigated.
- A high -level committee has been formed to investigate the New Delhi railway station accident and find out the cause of the incident.
- The calamities of the accident said that suddenly there was such a crowd that it was impossible to control it.
- Among those killed in the accident, 9 from Bihar, 8 from Delhi and one from Haryana.
- Announcement of compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those killed in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station.
New Delhi railway station accidents lost their lives
- Suruchi daughter (11 years) Manoj Shah resident Muzaffarpur, Bihar
- Krishna Devi (40 years) wife Vijay Shah resident Samastipur, Bihar
- Vijay Sah (15 years) son Ram Sarup Sah resident Samastipur, Bihar
- Neeraj (12 years) son Indrajit Paswan resident Vaishali, Bihar
- Shanti Devi (40 years) wife Raj Kumar Manjhi resident Nawada, Bihar
- Pooja Kumar (8 years) daughter Raj Kumar Manjhi resident Nawada, Bihar
- Sangeeta Malik (34 years) wife Mohit Malik resident Bhiwani, Haryana
- Poonam (34 years) wife Virendra Singh resident Mahavir Enclave, Delhi
- Mamta Jha (40 years) wife Vipin Jha resident Nangloi, Delhi
- Riya Singh (7 years) daughter Opil Singh resident Sagarpur, Delhi
- Baby Kumari (24 years) daughter Prabhu Sah resident Bijwasan, Delhi
- Manoj (47 years) son Panchdev Kushwaha resident Nangloi, Delhi
- Aha Devi (79 years) wife Ravindi Nath resident Buxar, Bihar
- Pinky Devi (41 years) wife Upendra Sharma resident Sangam Vihar, Delhi
- Sheela Devi (50 years) wife Umesh Giri resident Sarita Vihar, Delhi
- Vyom (25 years) son Dharamvir resident Bawana, Delhi
- Poonam Devi (40 years) wife Meghnath resident Saran, Bihar
- Lalita Devi (35 years) wife Santosh resident Parana, Bihar
We had guessed the crowd, but … DCP Railway KPS Malhotra
On the accident at New Delhi railway station, DCP Railway KPS Malhotra said that we had guessed the crowd, but this incident happened in a very short time. The facts will be investigated by the Railways. After investigation, we will find out the reasons behind the incident. The incident took place at around 9.55 pm at the New Delhi railway station, soon after which rescue and relief work was started. Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief Atul Garg said that the officials immediately sent rescue teams and four fire engines were sent to the spot to assist in relief efforts.
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– NDTV India (@ndtvindia) February 15, 2025
Many trains were running late and then …
Eyewitnesses of the accident said that due to the huge crowd at the New Delhi railway station, many passengers fainted due to suffocation. Some people fell after a stampede -like situation with the steps of platform number 14 and people left them. A passenger Dharmendra Singh said, ‘I was going to Prayagraj but many trains were running late or canceled. There was a lot of crowd at the station. I saw such a crowd for the first time at this station. Six-seven women were taken to stretcher in front of me.
‘1,500 normal tickets were being sold by Railways every hour’
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Railways) said in an official statement that when the Prayagraj Express train was standing on platform number 14, many people were present there. The official said that the freedom fighter Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express were running late and passengers of these trains were also present at platform numbers 12, 13 and 14. He said, ‘1,500 normal tickets were being sold by the Railways every hour, due to which the crowd increased at the station and the situation became uncontrollable. There was a stampede near the escalator near platform number 14 and platform number 16.
PM Modi and CM Yogi expressed grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the people who lost their lives in a stampede -like situation at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night and said that the authorities are busy in assisting all the people affected by it. Prime Minister Modi said in a post on ‘X’, ‘I am distressed by the stampede (like the situation) at New Delhi railway station. My condolences are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured people recover quickly. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted, ‘Life in the accident at New Delhi railway station is extremely tragic and heartbreaking. My condolences are with bereaved families. I pray to Lord Shri Rama to grant salvation to the departed souls, give this immense sorrow to the bereaved families and wish the injured to get well soon.
Acting Chief Minister Atishi reached the hospital …
Acting Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP leader Atishi said that the tragic death of devotees going to Mahakumbh in the accident at New Delhi railway station is extremely tragic and heartbreaking. LNJP met the families of the victims at the hospital. Many people are also injured, who are undergoing treatment. Two of our MLAs are present in the hospital to help the victim families. My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. May God give everyone the power to bear this sorrow.
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