New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway Station, officials said. (HT Photo)
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: The death toll from a sudden stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday rose to 18, after initially reporting 15 deaths and several injuries. The incident occurred as massive crowds gathered to board trains for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, one of the largest religious festivals in the world.…Read More
Delhi Police on Sunday began investigating the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, saying that CCTV footage will be analysed to trace the events leading to the chaos, PTI reported, citing sources.
Indian Railways announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, as per a release.
The release said that ₹2.5 lakh will be given to the seriously injured and ₹1 lakh to those with minor injuries.
Delhi’s caretaker chief minister, Atishi, confirmed the deaths and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The AAP leader visited LNJP Hospital, where the victims were admitted, to support their families affected by the tragedy.
“15 people, including 3 children, lost their lives; 10 others are injured in the incident that occurred at New Delhi railway station,” Chief Casualty Medical Officer, LNJP hospital, said earlier on Saturday.
Delhi LG VK Saxena also visited the injured at LNJP Hospital on Saturday following the stampede and directed officials to ensure relief measures. In a post on X, he said that the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner have been instructed to manage the situation and deploy relief personnel.
Reactions to the stampede
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. He assured that authorities are extending necessary support to those affected.
• Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also responded to the incident, saying, “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident,” he wrote on X.
• Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the Centre over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, demanding greater transparency and accountability in handling such situations. He urged the government to immediately disclose the exact number of fatalities and injuries, along with details about missing individuals.
What led to the stampede?
• Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, Dilip Kumar, said that an unusually high number of passengers were present at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, prompting authorities to introduce four additional special trains.
• He mentioned that authorities received reports of a few people fainting, who were subsequently admitted to a local hospital. “We received information that a few people fainted – they have been admitted to a local hospital,” he said.
• In response to the overcrowding, entry to the railway station was temporarily restricted to manage the crowd.
• According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Railway, KPS Malhotra, the incident took place when a large number of passengers gathered on platform no. 14, where the Prayagraj Express was stationed.
• He also noted that delays in the departures of Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani caused further congestion at platforms 12, 13, and 14.
• Malhotra explained that while authorities anticipated a large crowd, the situation escalated rapidly. “We have expected the crowd, but it all happened in a fraction of time, and hence this situation occurred. The fact-finding will be done by the Railways… After inquiry, we will get to know the reason behind the incident…,” he said.
• Dilip Kumar said that a two-member high-level committee has been set up to investigate the incident. “A two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The situation is now under control, and passengers have been accommodated on special trains. Train operations at the station are normal,” he added.
• According to ANI, reports suggest that approximately 1,500 general tickets were sold, resulting in severe overcrowding, particularly near platform no. 14 and the escalator at platform no. 1. The ministry of railways, in a statement, confirmed that a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the “unfortunate incident.”
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Feb 16, 2025 12:05 PM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Passenger asks, ‘How much can the administration do? People were careless’
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Commenting on the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, passenger Virendra Tiwari said, “I came from Prayagraj, the train got delayed, there was no problem as such there. Crowd was there. I came to know that the train got delayed due to the incident. This has happened because of the carelessness of people, how much administration can do?”
Another passenger, Amit Kumar, stated, “We have just arrived from Prayagraj. Few trains got cancelled, it resulted in crowding at a particular platform, the government should only allow people with tickets. Other trains should have been arranged.”
Feb 16, 2025 11:59 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Ministry of railways forms two-member committee probe the incident
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: A two-member committee, comprising PCCM Northern Railway Narsingh Deo and PCSC Northern Railway Pankaj Gangwar, has been set up to investigate the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. The committee has directed authorities to secure all video footage of the station, according to the ministry of railways.
Feb 16, 2025 11:22 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Nitish announces compensation for Bihar victims’ families
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed sorrow over the deaths in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede and announced ex gratia for the families of the deceased from Bihar.
At least 18 people lost their lives, and over a dozen were injured in the incident that occurred late Saturday night at the crowded station. Officials said details were still awaited on the exact number of victims from Bihar.
“The CM has expressed condolences over the casualties in the stampede at the New Delhi railway station. He is deeply saddened by the deaths of Bihar natives in the incident and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those who are injured,” a statement from the CMO said.
Feb 16, 2025 11:09 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Rahul Gandhi blames Govt, Railways for negligence
New Delhi Railway Station stampede updates: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed grief over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, calling it “extremely sad and distressing.”
He extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
In his X post, he wrote, “The news of several people dying and many getting injured due to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. This incident once again highlights the failure of the Railways and the insensitivity of the government. Considering the large number of devotees going to Prayagraj, better arrangements should have been made at the station. The government and administration should ensure that no one has to lose their life due to mismanagement and negligence.”
The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed 18 lives. The incident occurred around 10 PM as thousands of devotees travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025 led to extreme overcrowding.
According to Indian Railways Northern CPRO, the tragedy began when a passenger lost balance and slipped on the stairs leading to platforms 14 and 15, causing several others to fall and sustain injuries.
Feb 16, 2025 10:45 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Asaduddin Owaisi demands SIT to investigate tragedy
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: AIMIM Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, which left 18 dead and many injured on Saturday night.
In a post on X on Sunday, the AIMIM leader called for an independent, judicially monitored SIT to probe the incident.
He also demanded a separate inquiry into systemic failures within the Indian Railways.
“My deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who died in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede. This was an avoidable tragedy,” Owaisi said.
“Appointing an independent, judicially monitored SIT to investigate the tragedy,” he added.
Feb 16, 2025 10:24 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ‘Deeply saddened over deaths,’ says Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and wished for the quick recovery of the injured.
At least 18 people lost their lives, and over a dozen were injured in the stampede that occurred late Saturday night at the crowded station.
“I am deeply saddened to hear the heartbreaking news about the death of many people due to chaos and stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. May the departed souls rest in peace and ‘Marang Buru’ (supreme tribal deity) give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this difficult time,” Soren said in a post on X.
“I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the stampede,” he added.
Feb 16, 2025 10:07 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Police reveal details of deceased; 5 minors among 18 killed
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Police have released the list of deceased after the Saturday night stampede, which claimed 18 lives. The tragedy followed a surge in passengers waiting to board trains to Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh is underway, on platforms 14 and 15 at New Delhi Railway Station.
Northern Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Himanshu Upadhyay stated that at the time of the incident, the Patna-bound Magadh Express was at platform 14, while the New Delhi-Jammu Uttar Sampark Kranti Express was stationed at platform 15.
DCP Railways KPS Malhotra provided details stating that five minors were among the deceased.
- Aaha Devi W/o Ravinder Nath R/o Buxure, Bihar Age 79 years
- Pinky Devi W/o Upender Sharma R/o Sangam Vihar, Delhi Age 41 years
- Sheela Devi W/o Umesh Giri R/o Sarita Vihar, Delhi Age 50 years
- Vyom S/o Dharamveer R/o Bawana, Delhi Age 25 years
- Poonam Devi W/o Megh Nath R/o Saran, Bihar Age 40 years
- Lalita Devi W/o Santosh R/o Parna, Bihar Age 35 years
- Suruchi D/o Manoj Shah R/o Muzaffarpur, Bihar Age 11 years
- Krishna Devi W/o Vijay Shah R/o Samastipur, Bihar Age 40 years
- Vijay Sah S/o Ram Sarup Sah R/o Samastipur, Bihar Age 15 years
- Neeraj S/o Inderjeet Paswan R/o Vaishali, Bihar Age 12 years
- Shanti Devi W/o Raj Kumar Manjhi R/o Nawada, Bihar Age 40 years
- Pooja Kumar D/o Raj Kumar Manjhi R/o Nawada, Bihar Age 8 years
- Sangeeta Malik W/o Mohit Malik R/o Bhiwani, Haryana Age 34 years
- Poonam W/o Virender Singh R/o Mahavir Enclave Age 34 years
- Mamta Jha W/o Vipin Jha R/o Nangloi, Delhi Age 40 years
- Riya Singh D/o Opil Singh R/o Sagarpur, Delhi Age 7 years
- Baby Kumari D/o Prabhu Sah R/o Bijwasan, Delhi Age 24 years
- Manoj S/o Panchdev Kushwaha R/o Nangloi, Delhi Age 47 years
Feb 16, 2025 9:51 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Mayawati on NDLS stampede that killed 18
Bahujan Samaj Party’s chief and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati also held the railways’ “grave negligence” responsible for the tragedy, calling for strict action.
“Due to the grave negligence of the railway, amidst the crowd that gathered at New Delhi Railway Station to go to the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, there was a stampede in which many people were killed and injured, an event that is extremely tragic. My deepest condolences to the victims. The government should take action against those responsible and also provide full assistance to the victims,” she said in a post on X.
Feb 16, 2025 9:39 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror
Passengers blamed how the crowd kept building after 6-7 pm and the delayed trains – Swantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani – led to further issues as the crowd got “uncontrollable”.
Many families complained that some change in a train’s schedule led to further chaos. While the stampede occurred around 9.30-9.45 pm, the police and ambulances came much late, many alleged. Click here to read heart-wrenching witness accounts.
Feb 16, 2025 9:05 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ‘My deepest condolences to the bereaved families,’ says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reacted to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, saying, “The news of several people dying and many getting injured due to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. This incident once again highlights the failure of the Railways and the insensitivity of the government. Considering the large number of devotees traveling to Prayagraj, better arrangements should have been made at the station. The government and administration must ensure that no one loses their life due to mismanagement and negligence.”
Feb 16, 2025 8:53 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ‘Incident is extremely unfortunate,’ says BJP MP
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal described the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed 18 lives, as “extremely unfortunate.” He said that all the victims were en route to the Maha Kumbh.
“The Railway has formed a committee to investigate the cause of the incident, and action will be taken against the accused… The Prime Minister has also taken cognisance,” he said.
Feb 16, 2025 8:22 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ₹10 lakh ex-gratia announced for families of deceased
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Indian Railways has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede. Additionally, ₹2.5 lakh will be given to those seriously injured, while those with minor injuries will receive ₹1 lakh.
Feb 16, 2025 8:06 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Porter explains what happened before the tragic incident
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: A porter at New Delhi Railway Station described the tragic stampede that claimed at least 18 lives and left many injured.
Speaking to ANI, he said, “I have been working as a coolie since 1981, but I never saw a crowd like this before. Prayagraj Special was supposed to leave from platform number 12, but it was shifted to platform number 16. When the crowd waiting at Platform 12 and the crowd waiting outside tried to reach Platform 16, people started colliding and fell on the escalator and stairs. Several collies gathered there to stop the crowd. We took at least 15 bodies and loaded them in an ambulance. There were only shoes and clothes on the platform. When the crowd waiting at Platform 12 and the crowd from outside tried to reach Platform 16, people started colliding and fell on the escalator and stairs. We called police, fire tenders, and 3-4 ambulances reached there, and people were taken to the hospital…”
Feb 16, 2025 7:54 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ‘Extremely unfortunate news,’ says Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Speaking about the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said, “This is extremely unfortunate news. 18 people, including 14 women, died in the stampede. The Delhi Police is investigating this accident, and PM Narendra Modi is regularly monitoring the situation… We want the truth to come out soon, and the administration should take adequate action.”
Feb 16, 2025 7:39 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Death toll rises to 18, reports ANI citing Delhi Police
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: The death toll from the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday has risen to 18, including 14 women, ANI reported, citing Delhi Police. The incident occurred around 10 pm amid a massive rush of people heading to Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj
Feb 16, 2025 7:20 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: President Murmu ‘deeply anguished,’ extends condolences over deaths
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended condolences following the deaths of 16 people and multiple injuries in a stampede on Saturday night. The incident occurred due to a massive crowd travelling to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
In a tweet from Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said, “Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured.”
Feb 16, 2025 7:00 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ‘The incident happened at 9.30 pm,’ says eyewitness
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Speaking about the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 16 lives, an eyewitness, Ravi, told ANI, “The stampede broke out around 9:30 pm… When people on platform number 13 saw trains on platforms 14 and 15 – they moved towards these platforms. The platforms of the trains were not changed, but the crowd was so huge that it could not be controlled.”
Feb 16, 2025 6:54 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Visuals from platform number 14, where 16 people died
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Visuals from platform number 14 at New Delhi Railway Station, where a stampede occurred at 10 PM yesterday, resulting in 16 deaths and multiple injuries.
Feb 16, 2025 6:37 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: ‘Constantly monitoring operations,’ says Delhi LG VK Saxena
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the lives lost and injuries caused by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
He stated that he is personally overseeing the response to ensure all necessary measures are taken to assist the affected families.
Posting on social media platform X, Saxena wrote, “There has been an unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of lives and injuries due to disorder & stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My deepest condolences to the families of victims of this tragedy.”
He directed the chief secretary and police commissioner to take immediate action to manage the situation.
The chief secretary has also been instructed to implement Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) measures and deploy relief personnel at the site.
Feb 16, 2025 6:33 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: 15 people declared dead on arrival at LNJP Hospital
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Delhi’s caretaker chief minister and AAP leader, Atishi, said on Sunday that around 15 people were brought dead to LNJP Hospital, while an equal number were injured in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday.
She extended her condolences to the victims’ families, assuring them that they had been informed about the tragedy. Atishi visited LNJP Hospital to support the affected families.
She also mentioned that two AAP MLAs were present at the site and directed hospital authorities to inform them if any families required assistance.
The AAP leader added that 4-5 injured patients are expected to be discharged soon.
Feb 16, 2025 6:23 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Congress demands transparency on victims as death toll hits 16
New Delhi Railway Station stampede live updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, demanding greater transparency and accountability in handling such incidents.
He urged the government to disclose the exact number of deaths and injuries, along with details of missing individuals.
“We demand that the number of dead and injured be declared as soon as possible and the identity of the missing people should also be ensured,” Kharge posted on X.
He said that providing immediate medical care to the injured and supporting the victims’ families should be the top priority. “Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The injured should be provided with immediate medical treatment,” he added.
Kharge also accused the Centre of concealing the truth about the incident and stressed the need to hold those responsible accountable while ensuring measures are taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
