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‘CCTV footage secured, witnesses called’: Railways high-level committee begins probe into stampede at New Delhi Railway Station | Delhi News

‘CCTV footage secured, witnesses called’: Railways high-level committee begins probe into stampede at New Delhi Railway Station | Delhi News

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A day after the stampede that claimed at least 18 lives and left several others injured, a two-member committee formed by the Railways ministry Sunday inspected the incident site at the New Delhi Railway Station and secured the CCTV footage  for investigation. The inspection was carried out on platform 14 of the railway station which is where the Prayagraj Express was stationed leading to a surge of passengers. People waiting to board the delayed Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani were also present on this platform as well as on platforms 12 and 13. “All the CCTV footage of the New Delhi Railway station has been secured. We have inspected the site and collected relevant evidence. The investigation has begun today,” said Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM) of the Northern Railway. Story continues below this ad The PCCM also said that all the witnesses of the stampede have been called. “Only after the investigation, we would be able to comment on anything… Action will be taken accordingly,” Deo added. The high-level committee also …

Air Force Official Recounts Delhi Stampede Horror

Air Force Official Recounts Delhi Stampede Horror

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New Delhi: A stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, resulting in the loss of 15 lives on Saturday. The incident happened around 10 pm when thousands of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing severe overcrowding at the station. An eyewitness, an Indian Air Force (IAF) sergeant on Sunday recounted that despite announcements and efforts to convince people to avoid gathering in large numbers, the crowd remained unmanageable. He said the administration attempted to control the crowd, but people didn’t listen. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Ajit said, “We have a tri-service office at the railway station. When I was returning after my duty, I couldn’t go as there was a huge crowd… I tried to convince people and also made announcements appealing to people to avoid gathering on the platform in large numbers. The administration was working hard to prevent any mishap, but no one was listening… I also helped the injured people with the help of one of my friends.” Another eyewitness recounted the horror, saying …

Delhi Railway Station Stampede Update: 15 Dead, Probe Ordered

Delhi Railway Station Stampede Update: 15 Dead, Probe Ordered

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New Delhi: At least 15 people were killed and several were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, caused by a sudden rush of passengers who tried to board trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.  In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said a high-level inquiry has been ordered in the “unfortunate incident”.  The injured were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital for treatment.  The deputy commissioner of police (railway) said many people were present on platform number 14 when the Prayagraj Express train was standing at the platform. The Swantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani Express were delayed and the passengers of these trains were also present on platform numbers 12, 13 and 14, the official said in a statement.  Witnesses said due to a huge rush at the station, several passengers fainted due to suffocation.   Here are the updates on New Delhi Railway Station stampede: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their …