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New Delhi Stampede: Scenes Of Overcrowding, Chaos And Aftermath

A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15 killed at least 18 people and injured at least 10. The chaos broke out due to an overwhelming rush of pilgrims heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Thousands of people crammed into the station, trying to board delayed trains. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their condolences, and Delhi Police has launched an investigation. The incident comes weeks after at least 30 people died in a crush at the Maha Kumbh when tens of millions of Hindu pilgrims gathered to bathe in sacred river waters.

Stampede at New Delhi Railway station
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The image shows a massive crowd at New Delhi Railway Station as passengers push to board trains for the Maha Kumbh. Delhi Police has launched an investigation into the stampede that killed at least 18 people. Officials will analyse CCTV footage to determine how the chaos broke out, sources told news agency PTI.

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Ambulances stand outside New Delhi Railway Station following the stampede. The Railway Ministry has announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased. Victims with serious injuries will receive ₹2.5 lakh, while those with minor injuries will get ₹1 lakh.

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The image shows passengers jostling at New Delhi Railway Station as they attempt to board overcrowded trains. The incident comes weeks after at least 30 people died in a crush at the Maha Kumbh, where lakhs of people gathered for ritual bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River.

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A single slipper lies abandoned in the aftermath of the stampede. Visuals from the station show scattered shoes, clothes, water bottles, and bags left behind as rescue teams worked through the night.

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New Delhi Station Stampede
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The image shows a man sitting with his head down at New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday, the site of the stampede. The chaos was caused due to two delayed trains and a special express train for the Maha Kumbh, which overwhelmed the station. India has witnessed multiple rail tragedies in recent years, including a 2023 collision that killed at least 288 people.

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The image shows a packed railway platform as passengers scramble to board trains for the Maha Kumbh. After at least 18 deaths in the stampede, leaders expressed condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones." President Droupadi Murmu also mourned the loss, stating, “Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”

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New Delhi Station Stampede
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The image shows Platform 14 of New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday, the site of the deadly stampede the night before. The incident happened around 10 PM near Platforms 13 and 14. Railway officials revealed that 1,500 general tickets were sold per hour, exceeding the station라이브 바카라 capacity to handle the crowd.

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The image shows security outside Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where the injured have been admitted. Senior leaders, including Delhi라이브 바카라 Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and former Chief Minister Atishi, arrived at the hospital to take stock of the situation.

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