New Delhi, Feb 16: As many as 18 people were killed in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station that occurred after a massive crowd of passengers rushed to catch trains to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj to attend the Mahakumbh Mela.
As per reports, the situation started to spiral into chaos around 8 p.m. on platforms 14 and 15 of the station, as passengers gathered to board trains heading to Prayagraj.
Officials have stated that extra security personnel have been stationed at New Delhi Railway Station to manage the situation. Additionally, at least four fire engines were dispatched to the scene.
In the midst of the chaos, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to social media earlier, assuring that the situation was under control.
“Situation under control at New Delhi railway station (NDLS) Delhi Police and RPF reached. Injured taken to hospital. Special trains being run to evacuate sudden rush,” Vaishnaw wrote on ‘X’ followed by another post which read: “High-level inquiry ordered.”
