In pics: Chaos at New Delhi Railway Station as Maha Kumbh-bound crowd triggers stampede
A stampede occurred at 10 pm on Saturday as thousands of devotees travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh caused severe
A stampede occurred at 10 pm on Saturday as thousands of devotees travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh caused severe overcrowding at station, leaving 18 dead.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 11:52 AM IST 15 Photos
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The death toll from the New Delhi Railway Station stampede rose to 18 on Sunday. A senior railway official stated that the chaos began when some passengers slipped while descending from a foot-over bridge, leading to others falling over them.(AP)
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A massive rush of passengers trying to board a train for the Maha Kumbh at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The station saw a surge of devotees travelling to Prayagraj, overcrowding platforms 14 and 15. More than a dozen people were also injured in the tragic stampede.(PTI)
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Security personnel stand guard outside the LNJP Hospital emergency ward in New Delhi, where injured train passengers were admitted on Sunday. Indian Railways has announced compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased, ₹2.5 lakh for those seriously injured, and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries.(HT Photo/Arvind Yadav)
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Family members of stampede victims gather at the mortuary of Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi on Sunday. Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy. A police source stated, "Our primary focus is to determine the main cause of the stampede. We will analyze CCTV footage and review announcements made at that time." Acting Delhi chief minister Atishi confirmed that 15 of the deceased were brought dead to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, with 14 women among them. Five of the victims were minors, two of whom were under 10 years old.(HT Photo/Arvind Yadav)
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