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Man Who Lost His Daughter, 7, In Delhi Stampede

Man Who Lost His Daughter, 7, In Delhi Stampede

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New Delhi: “Meri ladki ke kila ghus gaya (a nail pierced my daughter’s head),” said a man, whose 7-year-old daughter was among the 18 who died during a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to UP’s Prayagraj to visit Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest religious gathering. “14 number platform se neeche utare, lekin bheed dekh ke wapas aane lage, maine kaha bheed jyada hai, chalo ghar chalte hain, bachho ko leke nahi jaate, chote chote bacche hain kya karenge, sone ko bhi nahi hai (We got down from platform number 14, but seeing the crowd we started coming back. I said there is too much crowd, let’s go home, we should not take the children along, what will we do with the little ones. They don’t even have anything to sleep on,” Opil Singh, who had a confirmed ticket and was headed to Maha Kumbh with his family, told NDTV. Follow New Delhi Railway Station Stampede LIVE UPDATES here The Kumbh Mela attracts tens …

‘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 …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: Railways To Provide Rs 10 Lakh To Kin Of Deceased Victims

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: Railways To Provide Rs 10 Lakh To Kin Of Deceased Victims

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New Delhi Railway Station Stampede News: As many as 18 people were killed after a stampede-like situation occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening. In a time where Indian Railways are experiencing a heavy rush of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, hundreds of passengers suddenly gathered on platforms 13 and 14 in a span of 15-20 minutes, triggering a stampede which left several injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragedy. “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede,” he wrote in a post on X. The Ministry of Railways has ordered a probe into the incident. Videos shot by passengers at the station show massive crowd on platforms. Delhi L-G VK Saxena expressed anguish over the incident and said that he is constantly monitoring the operations. Follow live updates here: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, …

10 Women, 3 Children Among 15 Dead In Maha Kumbh Rush At Delhi Railway Station

10 Women, 3 Children Among 15 Dead In Maha Kumbh Rush At Delhi Railway Station

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New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died after a sudden rush of passengers caused by two trains for the Maha Kumbh being delayed led to an overcrowding situation at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, officials said.  The deaths were confirmed by the chief casualty medical officer of the LNJP hospital in Delhi. Officials said 10 women, three children and two men died in the incident. The Railways has ordered an inquiry and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the incident. The chaotic situation developed around 8 pm on platform numbers 14 and 15 of the station as passengers were waiting to board trains to Prayagraj.   Officials said additional security forces have been deployed to control the situation at the railway station and four fire engines were also rushed to the spot. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the situation is under control. “Situation under control at New Delhi railway station (NDLS). Delhi Police and RPF (railway police force) reached. Injured taken to hospital. Special trains being …

Indian orphan, abandoned at a Delhi railway station at 4, now harbouring Hockey dreams in Spain | Hockey News

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She lived in an orphanage for four years after she was found abandoned at a railway station in Delhi, aged just two. Now 12, Saumya Escarré García-Solera is living a happy life with her adoptive parents in Spain, even harbouring a dream to play hockey. Why not? For, it was a Spanish hockey legend who scripted this turnaround in the young Indian child’s life. Juan Escarré, 54, who competed for Spain in three Summer Olympics, besides the Champions Trophy as well as the European Nations Cup, calls himself a South Asian hockey tragic. It was in 1996 that he first visited India as a player and “it felt like a pilgrimage”. Then in 2005, when he returned with his wife, he “fell in love with the country”. This time, however, here as the Spanish men’s hockey team’s assistant coach for the Hockey Pro League in Odisha, Escarré says the trip feels a lot more personal. “It’s my daughter’s home.” In the Spanish port city of Alicante, Saumya has grown to be “a happy child, funny …