Delhi stampede: Cops say similar train names led to mayhem, Railways disputes
1 month ago

Delhi stampede: Cops say similar train names led to mayhem, Railways disputes

India Today  

The Delhi Police said two trains having a similar name of 'Prayagraj' and the announcement that one of them arrived at a different platform instead of a designated one at the New Delhi railway station led to a stampede, which killed 18 people. The response came after the Northern Railways earlier said no platforms were changed, and a passenger fell on the foot over bridge over Platforms 14 and 15, causing others behind him to stumble, leading to the tragic incident. Police said the announcement of Prayagraj Special train for the Maha Kumbh pilgrims arriving at Platform 16 led to confusion among people, while the Prayagraj Express was already at Platform 14. PLACEMENT OF TRAINS WHEN STAMPEDE HAPPENED Platform 14: Prayagraj Express 2418 Platform 12: Magadh Express Platform 13: Swatantrata Senani Platform 15: Bhuvaneswar Rajdhani NORTHERN RAILWAYS REACTS Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railways, disputed the police's version of the stampede, asserting that a passenger slipped on the foot over bridge over Platforms 14 and 15, following which others behind him fell, triggering the tragic incident.

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New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families
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New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A total of ₹2.01 crore was paid to 33 families whose members either died or got injured in the February 15 stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, the government informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday. New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹ 2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families "In the instant case, an ex gratia of ₹10 …

Delhi HC refuses individual grievance redressal in Feb 15 stampede plea
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2 weeks ago

Delhi HC refuses individual grievance redressal in Feb 15 stampede plea

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The court directed the Railway Board to assess the implementation of sections 57 and 147 at the highest level and submit an affidavit detailing the decisions taken by March 26. The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to permit three individuals, who were prevented from boarding a train bound for Prayagraj on February 15, to intervene in a …

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Five senior officials, including the Delhi Divisional Railway Manager, Additional DRM and Assistant Security Commissioner of the Railway Protection Force, were transferred on Tuesday, a fortnight after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 passengers headed to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out …

Delhi DRM transferred days after stampede at railway station in national capital
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi DRM transferred days after stampede at railway station in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi DRM transferred days after stampede at railway station in national capital At least 18 people were killed in a stampede on February 15 at the New Delhi Railway Station, which witnessed a surge of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj -- where the Mahakumbh was underway. The development comes after a fortnight of a stampede in which 18 …

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on Friday regarding the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The petitioners Anand Legal Aid Forum Trust claimed that around 200 deaths took place in the tragic incident, citing eyewitnesses. This comes almost a week after the Delhi High Court sought response from the Union Government and the Railways with respect to …

‘Capacity to hold over 10,000 passengers’: After stampede, holding area created at New Delhi Railway Station — Details
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Capacity to hold over 10,000 passengers’: After stampede, holding area created at New Delhi Railway Station — Details

Live Mint  

Indian Railways has created a holding area for passengers at the New Delhi Railway Station to handle overcrowding situations after the stampede case in February, where 18 died and 15 people were injured, reported the news agency PTI. There are 15 unreserved ticketing counters, 10 automatic ticket vending machines, a dedicated ticket counter for women, and two enquiry counters…,” Upadhyay …

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report

Live Mint  

The Railways Ministry has instructed X to remove 285 social media links featuring videos of the casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Hindustan Times reported. The ministry, citing “ethical norms” and the platform's content policy, issued the notice on February 17, requesting that action be taken within 36 hours, HT reported, citing sources. The notice, …

Covering a stampede
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Covering a stampede

The Hindu  

In India, nobody bats an eye when they see crowded railway stations or men hanging from the open doors of the general compartment of a train. So, when a video landed in my inbox on February 15, 2025 showing a jam-packed station and people jostling with one another to board a train, I found nothing unusual or alarming about it. …

Viral Video: Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in 3D animation; netizens get ‘Goosebumps’
1 month ago

Viral Video: Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in 3D animation; netizens get ‘Goosebumps’

Live Mint  

Kishor Naruka, known on social media as Professor, has shared a 3D animation video to describe what happened during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15. Social media reactions Social media users hailed the social media influencer’s efforts. “Bhai tum ho asli influence,” wrote one user, while another posted, “This is called the real use of …

Delhi Railway Station Tragedy: Preliminary Report Blames Overcrowding and Confusion | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Delhi Railway Station Tragedy: Preliminary Report Blames Overcrowding and Confusion | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

On February 15, a stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, and investigations are ongoing. According to a preliminary report from Delhi Police, the incident was caused by overcrowding and the failure to manage the crowd effectively. The report highlights that confusion arose due to unclear train announcements, leading passengers to panic and rush toward the trains. For many pilgrims …

'Direct consequence of blatant disregard for safety regulations': Delhi HC on railway station stampede
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1 month ago

'Direct consequence of blatant disregard for safety regulations': Delhi HC on railway station stampede

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Union government, Indian Railways, and the Railway Board following a stampede at the New Delhi railway station, seeking immediate implementation of safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The stampede unfolded around 10 pm on February 15 when thousands of passengers, predominantly Maha Kumbh devotees, rushed …

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush
1 month ago

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush

Firstpost  

A railways inquiry has suggested that confusing announcements within three minutes caused the stampede that killed 20 people at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. Confusing announcements caused stampede, suggests inquiry The inquiry conducted by the RPF suggests …

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush
1 month ago

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush

Firstpost  

A railways inquiry has suggested that confusing announcements within three minutes caused the stampede that killed 20 people at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. Confusing announcements caused stampede, suggests inquiry The inquiry conducted by the RPF suggests …

Delhi stampede: Crowd control measures intensified; Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy
1 month ago

Delhi stampede: Crowd control measures intensified; Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy

The Hindu  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday ruled out any conspiracy behind the stampede at the New Delhi station and said there was no extraordinary rush either, even as agencies enhanced crowd control measures by deploying additional security personnel, creating holding areas and intense CCTV monitoring. Railway Minister Vaishnaw said holding areas will be created at 60 stations experiencing high footfalls, …

New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident
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1 month ago

New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident

India TV News  

New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident The RPF, in its report, has said that the Mahakumbh Special Train was scheduled to arrive at platform 12. The report further added that the paths leading to platform number 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were completely jammed and …

New Delhi station stampede a tragedy of lessons not learnt
1 month ago

New Delhi station stampede a tragedy of lessons not learnt

India Today  

Lucknow railway station in 2002, New Delhi 2004, Allahabad 2013 and, more recently, Mumbai’s Elphinstone Road station in 2017. If Indian Railways learned anything from these stampedes, which killed over 60 people on its premises, those lessons were not visible on February 15 at New Delhi railway station, where thousands of passengers—most of them Prayagraj Mahakumbh pilgrims—were waiting for trains. …

New Delhi stampede wasn't solely a Railway blunder?
1 month ago

New Delhi stampede wasn't solely a Railway blunder?

India Today  

The Indian Railways is facing criticism for the mismanagement at New Delhi Railway Station that resulted in a deadly stampede on February 15. The stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 was caused by multiple reasons, including overcrowding due to delays in several east-bound trains planned for the same platforms and poor crowd management. At the time …

Delhi stampede: Conflicting accounts expose critical communication gaps
1 month ago

Delhi stampede: Conflicting accounts expose critical communication gaps

India Today  

A deadly stampede shook New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, claiming 18 lives. The starkly conflicting versions from the Railways, Railway Protection Force, and Delhi Police not only raise serious questions about the chain of command, but also highlight a significant communication gap among the agencies responsible for managing the station—a gap that is a classic …

‘Passenger carrying luggage on head fell, led to stampede’
1 month ago

‘Passenger carrying luggage on head fell, led to stampede’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a senior railway official clarified that a passenger carrying a heavy load lost his balance on the crowded staircase at the New Delhi railway station, causing the stampede on Saturday evening. One of these passengers, also carrying a load on his head, lost balance while stepping on the staircase and stumbled onto others in the landing …

Paramilitary forces deployed at New Delhi Railway Station for crowd control
1 month ago

Paramilitary forces deployed at New Delhi Railway Station for crowd control

The Hindu  

Two days after 18 people lost their lives in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on their way to the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, dozens of paramilitary personnel have been posted as a measure to control crowd surges. “To ensure that people are not occupying space inside the station much before their train arrives, staff members …

RPF flags ‘lapses’ behind New Delhi railway station stampede
1 month ago

RPF flags ‘lapses’ behind New Delhi railway station stampede

Hindustan Times  

Two announcements, three minutes apart, about a Prayagraj-bound Kumbh Special train, but mentioning different platforms may have sparked the deadly stampede that killed at least 18 at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, a report of the incident by the Railway Protection Force said. The incident report prepared by inspector in-charge of RPF’s New Delhi post mentions that after …

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival
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1 month ago

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival

Raw Story  

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, officials and reports said. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, and has a history of crowd-related disasters …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | PIL Filed In Supreme Court For Better Crowd Management Measures
1 month ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | PIL Filed In Supreme Court For Better Crowd Management Measures

Live Law  

In the wake of the stampede which occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday leaving at least eighteen persons dead, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking to constitute an expert committee to suggest measures to prevent such mishaps.The petitioner, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, also sought directions to the Union and the States to …

‘Heartbreaking’: Anand Mahindra calls New Delhi railway station stampede a ‘national tragedy’, calls for action
1 month ago

‘Heartbreaking’: Anand Mahindra calls New Delhi railway station stampede a ‘national tragedy’, calls for action

Live Mint  

After at least 18 people were killed in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra called it a “national tragedy”. Anand Mahindra said that crowd management should be made “a national mission”. As the world’s most populous nation, with one of the lowest per capita incomes, we need to make crowd control …

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?
1 month ago

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 17, 2025 15:02 IST - 4 MINS READ A confluence of poor railway safety measures and a frenzy of devotees rushing to board a special train heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 15, resulted in the death of 18 people, mostly women. The New Delhi Railway Station tragedy is the second deadly stampede …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: From AI to holding areas -- How Indian Railways plans to avoid Delhi debacle
1 month ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: From AI to holding areas -- How Indian Railways plans to avoid Delhi debacle

Live Mint  

The Indian Railways plans to revise certain rules and incorporate artificial intelligence for crowd management after the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, New18 reported citing people aware of the matter. The recent development comes after 18 people, including nine women and five children, were killed after a stampede situation at the New Delhi Railway Station due …

Restrictions on sale of platform tickets in Delhi after New Delhi Railway Station Stampede. Details here
1 month ago

Restrictions on sale of platform tickets in Delhi after New Delhi Railway Station Stampede. Details here

Live Mint  

The Northern Railway has temporarily restricted the selling of platform tickets at New Delhi railway station to ensure smooth passenger movement. For the next week, platform tickets will not be issued at New Delhi railway station between 4 PM and 11 PM. "The suspension of platform ticket sales from 4 PM to 11 PM at New Delhi Railway Station has …

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability
1 month ago

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability

ABP News  

A devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of Saturday, February 15, led to several fatalities, with reports suggesting between 15 to 18 victims, although the actual number could be higher. The incident occurred after a sudden change in platform assignments, which triggered a stampede among the large crowd of devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh has pointed fingers …

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability
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1 month ago

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to multiple deaths, with eyewitnesses estimating the toll between 15 and 18, though actual numbers may be higher. The incident occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes, causing panic among devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh held the central government responsible, accusing the BJP of negligence. He questioned, “How …

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?
1 month ago

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?

Firstpost  

A deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed at least 18 lives, including three children. Police officials have said the confusion over similar train names and multiple train delays contributed to the tragedy Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. PTI A …

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?
1 month ago

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?

Firstpost  

A deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed at least 18 lives, including three children. Police officials have said the confusion over similar train names and multiple train delays contributed to the tragedy Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. PTI A …

New Delhi Railway Station imposes tight security post stampede; passenger influx continues
1 month ago

New Delhi Railway Station imposes tight security post stampede; passenger influx continues

The Hindu  

Tight security arrangements are in place at the New Delhi Railway Station on Monday, after a stampede claimed 18 lives there on Saturday night, police said. Delhi Police, along with Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, has deployed additional personnel to manage rush at the station, which remained overcrowded on Sunday with thousands of passengers struggling to board trains …

People were pushing, scrambling for space amid cries for help': Eyewitnesses recall Delhi stampede
1 month ago

People were pushing, scrambling for space amid cries for help': Eyewitnesses recall Delhi stampede

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Eyewitnesses of the New Delhi railway station stampede said that people were pushing and scrambling for space amid cries for help. People were pushing, scrambling for space amid cries for help': Eyewitnesses recall Delhi stampede At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that took place late on Saturday night at the …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Survivors share harrowing experiences, ‘Kept shouting for help, but…’
1 month ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Survivors share harrowing experiences, ‘Kept shouting for help, but…’

Live Mint  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has claimed the lives of 18 people, including three children, with many others left injured. While speaking to NDTV, a man who was headed to Mahakumbh along with his family recounted the terrifying experience during the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, explaining how they initially got off at platform 14 but …

Tight security in place at New Delhi Railway Station after stampede claims 18 lives
1 month ago

Tight security in place at New Delhi Railway Station after stampede claims 18 lives

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Tight security measures are in place at the New Delhi Railway Station, prohibiting anyone from loitering on the foot overbridge without a valid reason, an official said on Monday. A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station claimed 18 lives on Saturday night, police said. "We have seen several people waiting or standing on the foot overbridge without …

Stampede at Indian train station kills 18
1 month ago

Stampede at Indian train station kills 18

China Daily  

Passengers jostle with each other to board a train at a railway station in New Delhi, India, on Sunday. IMTIYAZ KHAN VIA GETTY IMAGES NEW DELHI — At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India's capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported on Sunday. Sheela …

New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle
1 month ago

New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Under pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meeting at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush. Vaishnaw also met and briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the stampede at the New Delhi railway station. Railways announced the names of two high administrative group …

Mahakumbh devotees arriving by road dodge traffic jams by parking in nearby towns and boarding trains
1 month ago

Mahakumbh devotees arriving by road dodge traffic jams by parking in nearby towns and boarding trains

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: With barely nine days left for the Mahakumbh to get over on February 26, a relentless stream of devotees continues to throng the Sangam in Prayagraj for a holy dip. With reports of massive traffic jams on all the highways approaching Prayagraj, pilgrims arriving in four-wheelers are now parking the vehicles in adjoining districts and taking the train route …

Lucknow-bound passengers slam poor arrangements, recount Delhi stampede horror
1 month ago

Lucknow-bound passengers slam poor arrangements, recount Delhi stampede horror

Hindustan Times  

Passengers reaching Charbagh railway station in Lucknow on Sunday recalled the chaos at New Delhi railway station during the deadly stampede that claimed at least 18 lives. Passengers heading to Prayagraj Eyewitness Dharmendra Singh recounted, “When I reached New Delhi railway station, the crowd was overwhelming. Continuous announcements were being made about special trains to Prayagraj, but the crowd kept …

Narrow stairway turns epicentre of stampede in Delhi
1 month ago

Narrow stairway turns epicentre of stampede in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A narrow stairway with 42 steps leading to a 25-foot-wide foot overbridge at New Delhi Railway Station became a scene of panic on Saturday night when a stampede claimed 18 lives which included 11 women and four children, and left more than a dozen injured. In the aftermath, scattered belongings — including shoes, torn bags, and discarded clothes …

Massive crowd overwhelms New Delhi Railway Station again a day after stampede that killed 18
1 month ago

Massive crowd overwhelms New Delhi Railway Station again a day after stampede that killed 18

Firstpost  

Some people Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Prayagraj's Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. New Delhi Railway Station reportedly remained overcrowded on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede here resulted in the death of at least 18 people. Thousands descended upon the railway station in bid to reach Prayagraj, where …

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee
1 month ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and stressed the need for careful planning and management for the safety of people. At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Opposition accuses government of mismanagement
1 month ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Opposition accuses government of mismanagement

The Hindu  

Condoling the death of 18 passengers at the New Delhi Railway Station, the Opposition blamed the Union government for mismanagement and asked why crowd control measures were not in place. Calling the incident “distressing”, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that it once again highlighted the failure of railway authorities and the “insensitivity” of the …

After Delhi Stampede, Massive Kumbh Rush At Patna, Asansol Railway Stations Cause Chaos: Watch
1 month ago

After Delhi Stampede, Massive Kumbh Rush At Patna, Asansol Railway Stations Cause Chaos: Watch

ABP News  

After the recent stampede at New Delhi railway station, a similar chaos was witnessed at Asansol railway station as thousands of passengers rushed to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela on Sunday. Following the stampede tragedy that took place in New Delhi, the Eastern Railway officials launched special measures at Asansol station to manage the massive crowds. …

Stampede at New Delhi railway station: How the tragedy unfolded
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1 month ago

Stampede at New Delhi railway station: How the tragedy unfolded

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A narrow stairway with 42 steps leading to a 25-foot-wide foot over bridge at the New Delhi railway station turned into a scene of panic and chaos when a stampede left 18 people dead and more than a dozen injured. Scattered slippers, torn bags, and abandoned belongings lay strewn across the staircase, the bridge, and platforms 14 and …

New Delhi railway station stampede: AAP takes dig at L-G VK Saxena for editing tweet, omitting mention of deaths
1 month ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: AAP takes dig at L-G VK Saxena for editing tweet, omitting mention of deaths

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party hit out at Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday for omitting his post on the New Delhi railway station stampede. "This tweet of his is proof of how expert he is in running away from his responsibility," the AAP posted on X. Arvind Kejriwal's party added, “After the tragic incident at New Delhi Railway Station, …

Confusion between Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special led to the stampede in Delhi station
1 month ago

Confusion between Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special led to the stampede in Delhi station

Op India  

The Delhi Police on Sunday stated that confusion over the identical names of two trains–Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special– led to confusion and triggered the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, Delhi Police said. Those unable to board Prayagraj Express at Platform 14 started moving towards Platform 16, which further led to chaos, the Delhi Police said. At …

New Delhi railway station stampede: Two trains with similar names led to confusion, cops claim
1 month ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: Two trains with similar names led to confusion, cops claim

Firstpost  

According to police, two trains having ‘Prayagraj’ in their names arrived at the station Saturday night. As announcement for the respective trains were made, it led to confusion among travellers Passengers jostle with each other to board a train at a Delhi railway station on 15 February. Source: AP Confusion over the names of trains may have led to the …

New Delhi railway station stampede: Two trains with similar names led to confusion, cops claim
1 month ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: Two trains with similar names led to confusion, cops claim

Firstpost  

According to police, two trains having ‘Prayagraj’ in their names arrived at the station Saturday night. As announcement for the respective trains were made, it led to confusion among travellers Passengers jostle with each other to board a train at a Delhi railway station on 15 February. Source: AP Confusion over the names of trains may have led to the …

Confusion between Prayagraj Express, Prayagraj Special led to stampede
1 month ago

Confusion between Prayagraj Express, Prayagraj Special led to stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has found in its initial investigation the deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station happened as passengers got confused between 'Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special', and thought they might miss their train, police sources said on Sunday.According to the preliminary investigation, the confusion happened because of the announcement of the trains having same initial …

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