'Unprecedented' Maha Kumbh rush and train delays? What triggered New Delhi Railway Station stampede

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At least 18 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos resulted from a surge of passengers heading to Maha Kumbh and waiting for delayed trains. A high-level committee is investigating the incident to determine its cause.

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Published on February 16, 2025 -  04:21
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | Death Toll Mounts to 18, Dozens Injured in Tragic Incident
A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has claimed the lives of 18 people, with dozens injured in the chaos. The incident occurred due to an unexpected rush of passengers, reportedly linked to devotees traveling for the Maha Kumbh Mela. Authorities have launched an investigation, while Indian Railways has announced compensation for victims. Eyewitnesses blame poor crowd management, and political leaders, including PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, have reacted to the disaster New Delhi Railway Station Stampede #NewDelhiStampede #DelhiRailwayStation #RailwayStampede #DelhiNews #TrainStationTragedy #StampedeAtDelhiStation #IndianRailways #BreakingNews #RailwayAccident #CrowdTragedy #TrainStationChaos #MahaKumbhMelaRush #DelhiStampedeNews #PassengerSafety #RailwayDisaster

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