New Delhi Railway Station stampede

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Claims 18 Lives, Triggers Inquiry

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Claims 18 Lives, Triggers Inquiry

New Delhi, February 16, 2025 – A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of 18 people, including 11 women and four children, after an overcrowding situation developed due to delayed Maha Kumbh trains, officials said. Casualties and Relief Measures The Chief Casualty Medical Officer of LNJP Hospital confirmed the deaths of 10 women, three children, and two men. Three more fatalities were reported at Lady Hardinge Hospital.The Railways has ordered an inquiry and announced financial aid of Rs 10 lakh for the victims' families, Rs 2.5 lakh for those severely injured, and…
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Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari Mourn Victims of New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari Mourn Victims of New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

New Delhi, February 16, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, which claimed at least 15 lives and left several injured. Government Response and Condolences Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the incident with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and the Delhi Police. He directed authorities to provide all possible assistance to those affected."Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ji and other concerned officials regarding the accident at New…
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