Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Govt To Send Team To Prayagraj To Assess Situation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Govt To Send Team To Prayagraj To Assess Situation

ABP News  

The West Bengal government on Wednesday has announced sending a team to Maha Kumbh as it did not receive any information from the Uttar Pradesh administration about the condition of pilgrims from the state after the stampede, a senior official said. Earlier in the day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered her condolences to the bereaved families in the Maha Kumbh stampede. Banerjee while taking to her X handle stated that her experiences of organising the annual Gangasagar Mela in Bengal warrant "maximal planning and care" to handle huge assemblies such as the Kumbh. Several hours after the stampede took place in the early hours of Wednesday, Maha Kumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna gave the details of the casualties at a press conference in the evening.

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PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede
1 week ago

PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the success of the Maha Kumbh, held in Prayagraj, was a prime example of 'sabka prayaas' during which the entire world witnessed the grandeur of India. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said the Maha Kumbh "reflects the spirit of rising India". The Prime Minister said it was heartening to witness India's …

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families
1 week, 5 days ago

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 …

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials
2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials

Hindustan Times  

The Judicial Commission investigating the stampede at Mahakumbh Mela on January 28 during Mauni Amavasya’s second Amrit Snan arrived in Prayagraj on Monday. The three-member commission, led by retired Justice Harsh Kumar of the Allahabad High Court, includes retired IAS officer DK Singh and retired IPS officer VK Gupta. During Monday’s proceedings, the commission sought detailed information about the crowd …

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 weeks ago

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Monday that an investigation is underway in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede in which 18 people lost their lives. The New Delhi railway station stampede claimed the lives of 18 people, including three children. "Investigation is underway in the New Delhi railway station stampede," he said while speaking in the …

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the stampede that occurred during the Mauni Amavasya Snan at the Kumbh Mela was an unfortunate incident and in the aftermath, the government's focus was on the safety of 8 crore devotees that were expected to take part in the festivities on the fateful day. "Apart from expressing grief over the incident, our …

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’
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3 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Mr. Adityanath said, "We did not allow …

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
3 weeks ago

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Adityanath said, "We did not allow the …

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener
3 weeks ago

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener

India TV News  

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener UP CM Yogi Adityanath revealed why he downplayed initial reports of the Mahakumbh stampede. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s disclosure, about the reason behind why he chose to downplay initial reports about the stampede at Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning, should be an eyeopener for his critics. Yogi …

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP

Hindustan Times  

The 45-day Maha Kumbh that concluded last week in Prayagraj was mostly about chief minister Yogi Adityanath unlike the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath corridor, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath felicitating a municipal worker after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Samajwadi Party leader and former …

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'

India TV News  

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because.' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government acted swiftly to prevent panic after the Mahakumbh stampede on January 29. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow …

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’
3 weeks, 4 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 …

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
3 weeks, 5 days ago

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset. Editorial | Mela and melee: On the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and public safety The Prime Minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, …

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap

Hindustan Times  

As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj concluded on Wednesday, February 26, with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, the world’s largest spiritual gathering is leaving behind more than just numbers – some faces like ‘Monalisa' and IIT 'Baba’ amid the overwhelming crowd of over 66 crore that made hit headlines and some tragic moments like stampedes. While …

Kumbh stampede inquiry commission will now also look into loss of life and property, U.P. government tells Allahabad HC
1 month ago

Kumbh stampede inquiry commission will now also look into loss of life and property, U.P. government tells Allahabad HC

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government which formed a judicial inquiry commission to ascertain the factors and circumstances that led to the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29 told the Allahabad High Court on Monday that it has expanded the scope of the commission to inquire into loss of lives and property in the stampede. The bench, while …

Kumbh Mela: Telangana irrigation official and two family members killed in road accident near Varanasi
1 month ago

Kumbh Mela: Telangana irrigation official and two family members killed in road accident near Varanasi

The Hindu  

An Irrigation Department officer from Zaheerabad, Venkatram Reddy, was killed along with two others of his family in a road accident near Varanasi on Monday morning. Rupesh, said that Venkatram Reddy, 46, who served as the Divisional Engineer in the Irrigation Department, was travelling with his family and friends when their car met with the fatal accident. According to the …

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur : Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the BJP over the handling of the economy and the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj. ".The dream that the government showed of making a 1 trillion dollar economy has failed.the poor people are not able to understand what this game of million trillion is.The promises that were made to the people …

4 Bengal residents killed in Dhanbad car crash en route to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
1 month ago

4 Bengal residents killed in Dhanbad car crash en route to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Hindustan Times  

Four people from West Bengal on the way to Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj were killed in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district in the early hours of Saturday as their car rammed into a truck parked on the roadside, police said. Early on Saturday morning, four West Bengalis travelling to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, were murdered after their vehicle collided …

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

Report actions taken after stampedes, count the dead accurately
1 month ago

Report actions taken after stampedes, count the dead accurately

New Indian Express  

The most galling thing about deadly stampedes is that they are avoidable. These tragedies followed the death of six devotees at the Tirupati temple in early January, and 121 deaths last July at a Bhole Baba’s gathering in Hathras. The 2013 Maha Kumbh saw at least 36 killed on a busy bathing day in February; the toll was more horrific …

Maha Kumbh Stampede | Can Judicial Commission's Role Be Expanded To Identify No. Of Casualties? : Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | Can Judicial Commission's Role Be Expanded To Identify No. Of Casualties? : Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt

Live Law  

While dealing with a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking the details of persons missing after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, the Allahabad High Court today orally asked the State Government as to whether the scope of the inquiry of the Judicial Commission appointed by it could be expanded to include identifying the number of …

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee over remarks on Mahakumbh
1 month ago

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee over remarks on Mahakumbh

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Amid the condemnation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s statement over Mahakumbh by the Sant Samaj and the BJP, former UP CM and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday, backed her for accusing Yogi Adityanath government of mismanagement in the congregation and turning it into a “Mrityu Kumbh”. While interacting with media persons here on Wednesday, the SP …

This is Mrityu Kumbh, not Maha Kumbh: Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly
1 month ago

This is Mrityu Kumbh, not Maha Kumbh: Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly

Op India  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised serious concerns over the management of Maha Kumbh 2025, calling the event “Mrityu Kumbh” due to what she described as a lack of proper planning. The West Bengal CM, who was addressing the Legislative Assembly, expressed her respect for the holy Ganga Maa and the significance of the Maha Kumbh, but strongly …

Maha Kumbh has turned mrityu kumbh, Mamata Banerjee attacks Yogi Adityanath government in UP, BJP hits back
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh has turned mrityu kumbh, Mamata Banerjee attacks Yogi Adityanath government in UP, BJP hits back

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched an all-out attack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the stampede deaths and alleged mismanagement of crowds at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, calling the religious congregation "Mrityu Kumbh ". Addressing the Budget Session of the Assembly, Banerjee slammed the BJP government, accusing it of "selling religion …

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

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday attacked the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over alleged mismanagement in organising the Maha Kumbh Mela and demanded compensation to families of those killed in road accidents while travelling to the religious event. Mr. Yadav laid out a detailed chronology of what he called the BJP’s “flawed” policies and practices, claiming the ruling party …

Delhi station stampede actual death toll concealed, exact number still unclear: AAP blames BJP
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi station stampede actual death toll concealed, exact number still unclear: AAP blames BJP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday held the BJP-led Central government “responsible for the stampede” at the New Delhi railway station that left 18 people dead and alleged that the actual death toll is being “concealed by officials” as eyewitness accounts do not match the official figures. On the other hand, the Railway Minister outright denied the incident,” senior AAP …

Delhi stampede toll 18, Railway panel begins probe
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi stampede toll 18, Railway panel begins probe

Hindustan Times  

Two more people died from injuries sustained during Saturday night’s stampede at the national capital’s main railway station when thousands attempted to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, taking the death toll to 18, officials said. Delhi stampede toll 18, Rly panel begins probe The tragedy, which unfolded at the station’s Ajmeri Gate end, exposed critical …

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

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy

Deccan Chronicle  

A second fatal stampede involving Maha Kumbh pilgrims is two tragedies too many. A thorough probe is called for into the causes of the stampede on Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station because there is very little accountability when such unfortunate events take place, and all the blame is usually placed on the people. Was confusion created over …

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Sunday sparked controversy with his remarks dubbing the Maha Kumbh as "meaningless", as he blamed the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that claimed 18 lives. Prasad also slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the incident at New Delhi railway station, and demanded resignation of the railway minister. Reacting to the …

Mother Of Kids Aged 10 & 13, Headed To Kumbh, Among Those Killed In Delhi Stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Mother Of Kids Aged 10 & 13, Headed To Kumbh, Among Those Killed In Delhi Stampede

ABP News  

Among those killed in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station on Saturday evening, was Pinki Devi who had set out on a pilgrimage to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh with her family. Pintu Sharma, her relative, said their group of 14 to 15 members had confirmed tickets and was moving towards the platform when the stampede broke out. …

Two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi Railway station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi Railway station stampede

Op India  

A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries. The stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station took place at 10 pm on Saturday as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding …

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains
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1 month, 1 week ago

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people were …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 18 Killed, High-Level Probe Ordered
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 18 Killed, High-Level Probe Ordered

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of 18 people, including three children. Reports indicate that overcrowding worsened due to delays of the Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, leading to an uncontrollable rush near an escalator. The injured were rushed to LNJP and Lady Hardinge hospitals.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has …

Stampede deaths: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage from railway station
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1 month, 1 week ago

Stampede deaths: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage from railway station

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Police Sunday launched an investigation into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed at least 18 people, saying it will analyse CCTV footage to determine what transpired before the chaos erupted, sources said. "Our main target is to investigate the main cause which caused the stampede. We will collect all data of CCTV footage and announcements done …

Adityanath condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
1 month, 1 week ago

Adityanath condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, terming it as "heartbreaking". In a post on X in Hindi late Saturday night, he said, "The loss of lives in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and heart-breaking. नई दिल्ली रेलवे …

‘What was their fault’: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror
1 month, 1 week ago

‘What was their fault’: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror

Hindustan Times  

Blocked staircase, crowding near escalators and platforms, passengers gasping for air, people running and falling over each other – the horrifying scenes at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to the deaths of at least 18 passengers who were to board trains to attend the Maha Kumbh. The massive stampede left thousands trapped at the NDLS as …

Delhi Lt Governor condoles railway station stampede deaths, later edits the post
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Lt Governor condoles railway station stampede deaths, later edits the post

Hindustan Times  

Another tragedy related to the ongoing Maha Kumbh unfolded late Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station as at least 18 people died in a stampede after scores of people rushed to board trains for the mela. The original post read, “There has been an unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of lives and injuries due to disorder & …

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead as Mahakumbh rush leads to panic. What triggered the NDLS stampede? 10 pts
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead as Mahakumbh rush leads to panic. What triggered the NDLS stampede? 10 pts

Live Mint  

At least 18 people were dead, and another 15 were injured in a stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night as pilgrims waited to board trains to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. "18 people, including 14 women, lost their lives in the stampede that occurred yesterday around 10 PM at New Delhi Railway station," said Delhi Police, ANI …

New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee begins probe into incident
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi railway station stampede updates: Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Reactions to the stampede • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy …

18 dead, several injured in stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station: 10 points
1 month, 1 week ago

18 dead, several injured in stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

At least 18 people died and 15 others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night as massive crowds gathered to board trains for the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj. Here are 10 updates on the New Delhi railway station stampede The stampede occurred as thousands of passengers gathered to board trains heading to …

Aftermath of Delhi station stampede: Shoes, belongings strewn, cops nowhere
1 month, 1 week ago

Aftermath of Delhi station stampede: Shoes, belongings strewn, cops nowhere

India Today  

As 18 people died at the New Delhi railway station in a stampede caused due to a sudden rush of people boarding trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, several videos of the aftermath of the incident show a sea of crowd at the station. The stampede was preceded by a swell in the crowd of passengers waiting to board …

Opposition's 'mismanagement' jab at Centre over deadly Delhi station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition's 'mismanagement' jab at Centre over deadly Delhi station stampede

India Today  

The Opposition on Sunday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over the stampede at the New Delhi railway station, where 18 people died, and accused it of being "insensitive" and "mismanaging" the situation due to a huge rush of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the deaths and injuries due to the stampede …

Huge crowds, lack of cop presence: Eyewitnesses on Delhi station stampede horror
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Huge crowds, lack of cop presence: Eyewitnesses on Delhi station stampede horror

India Today  

At least 18 people were killed on Saturday night in a stampede that broke out at the New Delhi railway station due to a huge rush of devotees who were looking to reach Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. People were just trying to pull out those who were crushed under the crowd," Pappu, who was on platform number …

18 killed in Delhi stampede: High alert sounded, enquiry ordered | 10 Points
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

18 killed in Delhi stampede: High alert sounded, enquiry ordered | 10 Points

India Today  

A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station claimed the lives of at least 18 people as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees gathered to board trains. The incident occurred at around 10 pm on platforms 13 and 14 as "some of the passengers present on the platforms fainted due to this sudden rush, further leading to the rumours of a …

11-year-old, grandparents on way to Kumbh among those killed in Delhi stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

11-year-old, grandparents on way to Kumbh among those killed in Delhi stampede

India Today  

Vijay Saha, Krishna Devi, and their 11-year-old granddaughter Suruchi were at New Delhi Railway Station, waiting to board a train to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday night. "Nothing could have prepared me to hear the deafening scream on Saturday night after which the call got disconnected, leaving me in fear of the worst", Sunaina Devi, the paternal …

Delhi Railway Station stampede: Confusion between 'Prayagraj Express' and 'Prayagraj Special' led to chaos
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Railway Station stampede: Confusion between 'Prayagraj Express' and 'Prayagraj Special' led to chaos

India TV News  

Delhi Railway Station stampede: Confusion between 'Prayagraj Express' and 'Prayagraj Special' led to chaos Delhi Railway Station stampede: At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the crowded railway station in the national capital. Delhi Railway Station stampede: The Delhi Police on Sunday said initial investigation …

Railway staff clear haunting remains after night of chaos, loss at New Delhi Station
1 month, 1 week ago

Railway staff clear haunting remains after night of chaos, loss at New Delhi Station

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Hours after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station claimed at least 18 lives, railway staff worked through the night to clear the horrific remains of the tragic incident. Shoes, torn bags, scattered clothes, and abandoned food lay across platforms 14 and 15 -- serving as grim reminder of the chaos that unfolded just hours earlier. By …

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