New delhi stampede like situation: A stampede incident has come to light at New Delhi railway station. Prayagraj Mahakumbh Special trains have been run to go to 2025, due to which there was a huge crowd at the station. Suddenly there was a stampede on platform number 14 and 16 from Ajmeri Gate side. The incident was reported at 9:55 pm, after which the railway administration and security personnel reached the spot.
Delhi Police issued a statement saying that when Prayagraj Express was standing on platform number 14, there was a lot of crowd on the platform. The Independent fighter Express and Bhubaneswar capital were late and passengers of these trains were also present at platform number 12,13 and 14. Railways sold 1500 general tickets every hour according to CMI. So the crowd became uncontrollable. There was a stampede near the escalator near platform number 14 and platform number 16.
14 people admitted to LNJP Hospital
At the same time, according to sources, a huge crowd gathered at the station due to the cancellation of two trains going to Prayagraj. After the announcement of the sudden train cancellation, the passengers got nervous, causing chaos and a stampede situation. 14 people have been admitted to NJP Hospital, including women. Sources said that these people were admitted to the hospital in a state of unconsciousness.
Railway administration denied stampede
At the same time, the CPRO of Northern Railway said that there has been no stampede at New Delhi railway station. This is only a rumor. Northern Railway was running two employed special trains for Prayagraj. The situation is now under control. Delhi Police and RPF have reached the spot and the injured have been taken to the hospital. Special trains are being run to control the sudden crowd.
What did eyewitnesses say?
A passenger at New Delhi railway station said that if we are being stopped outside, then stop the train on the platform. It will not happen that we are standing outside the station and trains are coming and going. Another passenger said, I was standing on the platform since an hour ago, but could not climb the train, there was such a huge crowd. In the toilet, people were filled everywhere on the stairs. The passenger was not able to climb properly in the train.
