New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: ‘Not the time for politics’ says caretaker CM Atishi

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: DCP Railway KPS Malhotra, stated regarding the tragic stampede at NDLS that the "matter is under investigation, inquest is underway. We will first confirm with the hospital (regarding death toll)."

Regarding the cause of the incident he said, "Two trains were delayed, and along with that, some extra tickets were purchased for Prayagraj, which led to overcrowding at these platforms."

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: DCP Railway KPS Malhotra told ANI that though they expected a crowd at the New Delhi Railway Station, the stampede which killed 16 people happened in a short span of time.

He said, "We have expected the crowd, but it all happened in a fraction of time, and hence this situation occurred. The fact-finding will be done by the Railways. After inquiry, we will get to know the reason behind the incident."

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: NDRF Commandant Daulat Ram Chaudhary told PTI that the situation at the New Delhi Railway Station was normal after a stampede broke out late last night.

“All the injured have been evacuated. We received preliminary information from police control room that stampede broke out in Magadh Express on Platform No. 14, after which we came here. By the time we came, the injured had already been evacuated,” he said.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: A sergeant in the Indian Air Force (IAF) who was an eyewitness to the tragic stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station said that the the administration had tried to prevent the mishap but no one listened to them.

The sergeant told ANI, "We have a tri-service office at the railway station. When I was returning after my duty I couldn't go as there was a huge crowd. I tried to convince people and also made announcements appealing to people to avoid gathering on the platform in large numbers. The administration was working hard to prevent any mishap, but no one was listening. I also helped the injured people with the help of one of my friends."

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Delhi's caretaker CM Atishi said in a post on X that 2 AAP MLAs were present in hospital to take care of the injured passengers and the victims families.

She added, “The tragic death of devotees going to Maha Kumbh in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and heart-breaking. LNJP reached the hospital and met the families of the victims. Many people are also injured, whose treatment is going on.”

She also said, “My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. May God give everyone the strength to bear this sorrow.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: DCP Central M Harshavardhan has arrived at LNJP Hospital, where those injured during the stampede are being treated.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva stated that Union health minister JP Nadda had spoken to doctors and officials and instructed them to aid those suffering from injuries after a stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station.

Sachdeva also said that the chief secretary of the Delhi government had deployed a large medical team on duty at various hospitals.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: AAP leader Atishi said, “This is not the time for politics. Whether Delhi govt or central govt or police, it is our collective responsibility to help those families who have lost their loved ones.”

Atishi visited the injured passengers at LNJP hospital in Delhi after a stampede occurred late last night at New Delhi Railway Station.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Delhi's caretaker chief minister Atishi visited injured passengers at the LNJP hospital after a stampede occurred at New Daily Railway Station. She said that two bodies of those deceased are yet to be identified.

She said, “Two of the bodies are yet to be identified. We have received info that two people (injured) have reached Lady Hardinge, but I cannot confirm the same because I have not gone there yet.”

She added, “Those who lost their lives, their families have been informed. It's a sad incident. Our two MLAs are here. I have asked hospital management to let our MLAs know if any of the victim's families need any kind of help. 4-5 patients will be discharged soon.15 people were brought dead to the LNJP hospital, and the same number of injured are also admitted here.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: An eyewitness to the horrific stampede that claimed 15 lives at New Delhi Railway Station told PTI, “My mother died in the stampede. The doctor confirmed her death. We were going to our home in Chhapra, Bihar. We have no idea why this happened, so many people came all of a sudden and started pushing each other. There were no police.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge reacted to the news of a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and claimed the Centre was attempting to hide the truth about deaths in the incident.

In a post on X, he said, “The news of many people dying in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad. The videos coming from the station are extremely heartbreaking. The attempt by the Narendra Modi government to hide the truth in the case of deaths at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely shameful and condemnable.”

He also demanded that the number of dead and injured be declared as soon as possible and the identity of the missing people be ensured.

In his post he said, “Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The injured should be provided with immediate medical treatment.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: The commandant of the NDRF Daulat Ram Chaudhary said that the situation at the New Delhi Railway Station was under control.

"The situation is under control now. The injured have been evacuated. We received information about a stampede at platform no 14 at the station. We are carrying out the rescue operations," he said.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, “The loss of life in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and heart-breaking. My condolences are with the bereaved families.”

He added, “I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant salvation to the departed souls, strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow and speedy recovery to the injured.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Delhi LG VK Saxena said that the situation at the New Delhi Railway Station was under control and that the train movements were normal after a stampede late on February 15.

“Those injured are receiving treatment at the hospital. Delhi police are at the railway station. Trains movements are normal now. The situation is under control,” he said.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Delhi's caretaker CM Atishi has arrived at the LNJP hospital where those injured in the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station were admitted.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav blamed the Central government for not focusing on common people and instead only caring about media management.

“The mind is saddened by the untimely deaths due to chaos and stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. Despite so many government resources, devotees are losing their lives in the stampede and the double engine government is busy doing PR by covering up these unfortunate incidents. Instead of the common people and devotees, the government's focus is limited to media management, facilities for the VIPs and their arrangements," he said.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Union home minister Amit Shah expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of those who passed away during a stampede at NDLS Railway Station.

He added, “Spoke to Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnav ji and other concerned officials regarding the accident at New Delhi Railway Station. Spoke to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Delhi Police Commissioner and instructed to provide all possible help to everyone.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: LG Saxena has arrived at the LJNP hospital where several people have been admitted after suffering injuries during a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Union minister Nitin Gadkari expressed his condolences to those affected by the unfortunate stampede which took place at the New Delhi Railway Station.

He said, "Shocking incident at New Delhi Railway Station. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured."

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: In a post on X, the Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.”

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: AAP leader Aaley Mohammed Iqbal confirmed that Atishi would visit injured passengers at LNJP hospital soon.

He also said, "I am going inside (Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain Hospital) and will talk to the concerned doctors. As the MLA of the area, I will get information from the doctors about the number of casualties."

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: The death toll in the case of the stampede which occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station has risen to 16, with 15 people reported dead at the LNJP hospital and 1 at Lady Hardinge Medical College, according to a senior IPS officer.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: AAP leader Manish Sisodia reacted to the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station and blamed “administrative negligence” for the tragic incident which took the lives of 15 people.

“Innocent lives were lost and families were shattered in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. This is not just an accident but a cruel result of administrative negligence. How long will the common people keep paying the price for this?” he said in a post on X.

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: In a post on X, prime minister Narendra Modi said, "Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede."

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Ritu Saxena, deputy medical superintendent and head of the emergency department at the Lok Nayak Hospital stated that among the people brought in, there were 15 dead, including two children, 11 women and two men.