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All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued for passengers – India TV

All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued for passengers – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station Delhi stampede: A day after the tragic incident of stampede at New Delhi railway station, Northern Railway enforced a number of measures to avoid any such untoward incident in the days to come. At least 18 people were killed in the overnight stampede at the packed New Delhi Railway Station, with a senior railway official saying that the incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a foot-over bridge. Key advisory for passengers It has been decided that all special trains heading towards Prayagraj will depart from platform number 16.   All passengers traveling to Prayagraj must enter and exit through the Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi Railway Station.   Regular trains will continue to operate from their designated platforms as usual. This measure aims to prevent overcrowding at a single platform during peak hours. Indian Railways appeals to the public to avoid falling prey to rumors, as …

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 …