New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee begins probe into incident

New Delhi stampede updates: In order to avoid any untoward incident in future, the railways has urged the public not to fall prey to rumours.

“All the travellers are requested not to change platforms on hearsay and strictly follow the official announcement. Indian Railway seeks cooperation of passengers by adhering to operational planning of Indian Railways. This will go a long way & help zonal railway authorities to smoothly execute planned regular & special train services for the commuters,” the railway ministry said.

New Delhi stampede updates: A two member high level committee announced to probe the stampede incident has begun its work, a release by ministry of railways said.

The committee comprises of Pankaj Gangwar, principal chief security commissioner and Nar Singh, principal chief commercial manager of Northern Railway.

New Delhi railway station stampede updates: For the convenience of the rail passengers and to clear extra rush during Maha Kumbh Mela, Railways have decided to run 4 Maha Kumbh Mela Special trains, according to the Northern Railway.

Indian Railways will run a special train for devotees to Prayagraj from platform number 16 on the New Delhi Railway Station, officials said on Sunday.

"...As of now, Prayagraj Special will run from platform number 16, and then Vande Bharat will run. Let railways manage that show, we will do our work. We have sufficient deployment here," DCP Railway KPS Malhotra told ANI.

New Delhi railway station stampede updates: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi railway station.

"The tragic loss of 18 lives in the Delhi stampede is deeply heartbreaking. This painful incident highlights the importance of careful planning and management, especially when it comes to the safety of citizens," Banerjee said in a post on X.

"Pilgrims on their way to the Maha Kumbh should have been met with proper support and facilities, not distress. It is essential to ensure that such journeys are safe and well-organised," she said.

New Delhi railway station stampede updates: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday alleged that the government was attempting a "cover-up" of the incident of a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. He claimed that the government has not yet revealed the exact number of those who had lost their lives in the tragedy.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has stirred controversy by calling the Maha Kumbh “meaningless” while blaming the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that left 18 dead. Read more.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: On the stampede at the New Delhi railway station, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tells ANI: “It is extremely unfortunate and is the responsibility of the Indian Railways and the Rail Minister, who denies taking accountability of the incident... Please understand that we have a number of rail accidents, derailments, and stampedes, even in Bandra Station in Mumbai, yet no one is taking responsibility.”

"…We are seeing passenger fares increase and a reduction in basic trains, and the passengers have been moving like cattle... Maha Kumbh is a centre of faith, and its management is not at all good enough. When will the government hold itself accountable?" she adds.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: According to Delhi Police, the confusion happened because of the announcement of trains having the same initial name starting with 'Prayagraj'.

The announcement that the Prayagraj Special would arrive at Platform 16 led to confusion because Prayagraj Express was already at Platform 14. People who couldn't reach their train at Platform 14 thought their train was arriving at Platform 16, leading to the stampede, the police said, according to ANI.

Additionally, 4 trains were heading to Prayagraj, out of which 3 were delayed, causing unexpected overcrowding.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: A relative searching for a missing woman at the LNJP Hospital mortuary after the New Delhi Railway Station stampede that killed 18 so far, said, "She has been missing since yesterday. She was on that train heading to Maha Kumbh and was travelling without a ticket... I haven't filed a complaint yet. Hospital authorities say all bodies have been handed over to relatives. There were 4-5 others with her, but I haven't been able to contact anyone..."

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Commenting on the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, Congress leader BK Hariprasad criticised Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, saying, “Ashwini Vaishnav, who was an IAS officer, who is a railway minister now, should concentrate in the northern states where a lot of accidents have taken place. Hundreds have lost their lives in accidents and stampede.”

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Commenting on the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, passenger Virendra Tiwari said, "I came from Prayagraj, the train got delayed, there was no problem as such there. Crowd was there. I came to know that the train got delayed due to the incident. This has happened because of the carelessness of people, how much administration can do?"

Another passenger, Amit Kumar, stated, "We have just arrived from Prayagraj. Few trains got cancelled, it resulted in crowding at a particular platform, the government should only allow people with tickets. Other trains should have been arranged."

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: A two-member committee, comprising PCCM Northern Railway Narsingh Deo and PCSC Northern Railway Pankaj Gangwar, has been set up to investigate the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. The committee has directed authorities to secure all video footage of the station, according to the ministry of railways.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed sorrow over the deaths in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede and announced ex gratia for the families of the deceased from Bihar.

At least 18 people lost their lives, and over a dozen were injured in the incident that occurred late Saturday night at the crowded station. Officials said details were still awaited on the exact number of victims from Bihar.

"The CM has expressed condolences over the casualties in the stampede at the New Delhi railway station. He is deeply saddened by the deaths of Bihar natives in the incident and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those who are injured," a statement from the CMO said.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed grief over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, calling it "extremely sad and distressing."

He extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

In his X post, he wrote, "The news of several people dying and many getting injured due to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. This incident once again highlights the failure of the Railways and the insensitivity of the government. Considering the large number of devotees going to Prayagraj, better arrangements should have been made at the station. The government and administration should ensure that no one has to lose their life due to mismanagement and negligence."

The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed 18 lives. The incident occurred around 10 PM as thousands of devotees travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025 led to extreme overcrowding.

According to Indian Railways Northern CPRO, the tragedy began when a passenger lost balance and slipped on the stairs leading to platforms 14 and 15, causing several others to fall and sustain injuries.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: AIMIM Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, which left 18 dead and many injured on Saturday night.

In a post on X on Sunday, the AIMIM leader called for an independent, judicially monitored SIT to probe the incident.

He also demanded a separate inquiry into systemic failures within the Indian Railways.

"My deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who died in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede. This was an avoidable tragedy," Owaisi said.

"Appointing an independent, judicially monitored SIT to investigate the tragedy," he added.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and wished for the quick recovery of the injured.

At least 18 people lost their lives, and over a dozen were injured in the stampede that occurred late Saturday night at the crowded station.

“I am deeply saddened to hear the heartbreaking news about the death of many people due to chaos and stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. May the departed souls rest in peace and 'Marang Buru' (supreme tribal deity) give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this difficult time,” Soren said in a post on X.

“I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the stampede,” he added.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Police have released the list of deceased after the Saturday night stampede, which claimed 18 lives. The tragedy followed a surge in passengers waiting to board trains to Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh is underway, on platforms 14 and 15 at New Delhi Railway Station.

Northern Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Himanshu Upadhyay stated that at the time of the incident, the Patna-bound Magadh Express was at platform 14, while the New Delhi-Jammu Uttar Sampark Kranti Express was stationed at platform 15.

DCP Railways KPS Malhotra provided details stating that five minors were among the deceased.

1. Aaha Devi W/o Ravinder Nath R/o Buxure, Bihar Age 79 years
2. Pinky Devi W/o Upender Sharma R/o Sangam Vihar, Delhi Age 41 years
3. Sheela Devi W/o Umesh Giri R/o Sarita Vihar, Delhi Age 50 years
4. Vyom S/o Dharamveer R/o Bawana, Delhi Age 25 years
5. Poonam Devi W/o Megh Nath R/o Saran, Bihar Age 40 years
6. Lalita Devi W/o Santosh R/o Parna, Bihar Age 35 years
7. Suruchi D/o Manoj Shah R/o Muzaffarpur, Bihar Age 11 years
8. Krishna Devi W/o Vijay Shah R/o Samastipur, Bihar Age 40 years
9. Vijay Sah S/o Ram Sarup Sah R/o Samastipur, Bihar Age 15 years
10. Neeraj S/o Inderjeet Paswan R/o Vaishali, Bihar Age 12 years
11. Shanti Devi W/o Raj Kumar Manjhi R/o Nawada, Bihar Age 40 years
12. Pooja Kumar D/o Raj Kumar Manjhi R/o Nawada, Bihar Age 8 years
13. Sangeeta Malik W/o Mohit Malik R/o Bhiwani, Haryana Age 34 years
14. Poonam W/o Virender Singh R/o Mahavir Enclave Age 34 years
15. Mamta Jha W/o Vipin Jha R/o Nangloi, Delhi Age 40 years
16. Riya Singh D/o Opil Singh R/o Sagarpur, Delhi Age 7 years
17. Baby Kumari D/o Prabhu Sah R/o Bijwasan, Delhi Age 24 years
18. Manoj S/o Panchdev Kushwaha R/o Nangloi, Delhi Age 47 years

Bahujan Samaj Party’s chief and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati also held the railways’ “grave negligence” responsible for the tragedy, calling for strict action.

"Due to the grave negligence of the railway, amidst the crowd that gathered at New Delhi Railway Station to go to the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, there was a stampede in which many people were killed and injured, an event that is extremely tragic. My deepest condolences to the victims. The government should take action against those responsible and also provide full assistance to the victims,” she said in a post on X.

Passengers blamed how the crowd kept building after 6-7 pm and the delayed trains – Swantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani – led to further issues as the crowd got “uncontrollable”.

Many families complained that some change in a train’s schedule led to further chaos. While the stampede occurred around 9.30-9.45 pm, the police and ambulances came much late, many alleged. Click here to read heart-wrenching witness accounts.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reacted to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, saying, “The news of several people dying and many getting injured due to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. This incident once again highlights the failure of the Railways and the insensitivity of the government. Considering the large number of devotees traveling to Prayagraj, better arrangements should have been made at the station. The government and administration must ensure that no one loses their life due to mismanagement and negligence.”

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal described the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed 18 lives, as “extremely unfortunate.” He said that all the victims were en route to the Maha Kumbh.

“The Railway has formed a committee to investigate the cause of the incident, and action will be taken against the accused... The Prime Minister has also taken cognisance,” he said.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Indian Railways has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede. Additionally, ₹2.5 lakh will be given to those seriously injured, while those with minor injuries will receive ₹1 lakh.

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: A porter at New Delhi Railway Station described the tragic stampede that claimed at least 18 lives and left many injured.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "I have been working as a coolie since 1981, but I never saw a crowd like this before. Prayagraj Special was supposed to leave from platform number 12, but it was shifted to platform number 16. When the crowd waiting at Platform 12 and the crowd waiting outside tried to reach Platform 16, people started colliding and fell on the escalator and stairs. Several collies gathered there to stop the crowd. We took at least 15 bodies and loaded them in an ambulance. There were only shoes and clothes on the platform. When the crowd waiting at Platform 12 and the crowd from outside tried to reach Platform 16, people started colliding and fell on the escalator and stairs. We called police, fire tenders, and 3-4 ambulances reached there, and people were taken to the hospital..."

New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Speaking about the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said, "This is extremely unfortunate news. 18 people, including 14 women, died in the stampede. The Delhi Police is investigating this accident, and PM Narendra Modi is regularly monitoring the situation... We want the truth to come out soon, and the administration should take adequate action."