Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav
A grand Mahakumbh has been organized in Prayagraj. In such a situation, a large number of people from the capital Delhi are also reaching to bathe in Mahakumbh. Meanwhile, big news has come out from New Delhi railway station. Actually two special trains are being run from here for Mahakumbh. A large number of passengers reached to board this train. Due to this, there was a stampede at platform numbers 14 and 15. 15 people died and 10 passengers were injured in the incident. The injured were hurriedly admitted to the hospital. Union Minister Ashwin Vaishnav has also tweeted in this matter.
What did Ashwin Vaishnav say
On this incident, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the situation is under control at New Delhi railway station. Delhi Police and RPF have reached the spot. The injured have been taken to the hospital. At the same time, special trains are being operated to control the crowd. According to the information, Ashwin Vaishnav will reach New Delhi railway station shortly after. At the same time, he can also meet the injured and meet the hospital.
What did railway officials say
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Railways, KPS Malhotra said about the incident that 15 people were injured in a stampede -like situation at New Delhi railway station. When Prayagraj Express was standing on platform number 14, many people were present on the platform. The freedom fighter Express and Bhubaneswar were the capital late, and passengers of these trains were also present at platform number 12,13 and 14. According to the information, 1500 general tickets were sold, so the crowd became uncontrollable. There was a stampede -like situation near the escalator near platform number 14 and platform number 1.
What did the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi say?
Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said that the unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of life and property due to chaos and stampede at New Delhi railway station has occurred. I have deep condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy. I have talked to the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of Police and asked them to address and resolve the situation. The Chief Secretary has been asked to implement DDMA measures and deploy relief personnel. All hospitals are ready to deal with emergency situations. I have instructed the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of Police to stay on the spot and control relief measures. I am constantly monitoring the operation.
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