A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, triggering widespread grief and anger among the victims’ families. Eyewitnesses recount the chaos, pointing fingers at authorities for inadequate crowd management and questioning safety protocols.**
**Tragedy Strikes as Delhi Railway Station Stampede Claims Lives**
**Tragedy Strikes as Delhi Railway Station Stampede Claims Lives**
**Grieving families demand accountability after deadly crowd surge at New Delhi Railway Station during Kumbh Mela preparations.**
Crowds at the New Delhi Railway Station transformed into chaos on Saturday night, resulting in a tragic stampede that left at least 18 people dead and several others injured. This incident unfolded against a backdrop of heavy passenger traffic due to two train delays and the imminent departure of another train bound for the Kumbh Mela, a significant Hindu religious gathering.
According to Indian Railways, the mayhem was triggered when a passenger lost their footing on the stairs. Eyewitness reports indicate that the crush spread across various station areas, including staircases and overhead bridges. Bipin Jha, who lost his wife Mamta in the disaster, described witnessing her death amidst the dense throng: "I will live my life with the guilt of not saving her," he stated, tears in his eyes.
Families of the victims voiced their frustrations towards railway and police officials, accusing them of not responding swiftly during the incident. Umesh Giri, who also lost his wife, recounted the scene as "uncontrollable," with victims piled on top of one another due to the sheer force of the crowd.
Many were caught off-guard by the sudden surge of people as they navigated the platforms. "Scattered belongings filled the ground while people began to collapse from the weight of the crowd," recounted Usha Devi, who was en route to a wedding in Bihar when the tragedy struck.
Victims were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where distressing conditions were reported. Families expressed dissatisfaction with the hospital's handling of the situation, alleging that multiple patients were crammed onto single beds. In a particularly harrowing case, the family of 7-year-old Riya mourned her untimely death, with her uncle lamenting the senseless loss of life.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident while offering compensation to the bereaved families. Opposition leaders have criticized the government for failing to put adequate safety measures in place. As families grieve, many are left questioning how such a calamity could happen, demanding justice and accountability.
According to Indian Railways, the mayhem was triggered when a passenger lost their footing on the stairs. Eyewitness reports indicate that the crush spread across various station areas, including staircases and overhead bridges. Bipin Jha, who lost his wife Mamta in the disaster, described witnessing her death amidst the dense throng: "I will live my life with the guilt of not saving her," he stated, tears in his eyes.
Families of the victims voiced their frustrations towards railway and police officials, accusing them of not responding swiftly during the incident. Umesh Giri, who also lost his wife, recounted the scene as "uncontrollable," with victims piled on top of one another due to the sheer force of the crowd.
Many were caught off-guard by the sudden surge of people as they navigated the platforms. "Scattered belongings filled the ground while people began to collapse from the weight of the crowd," recounted Usha Devi, who was en route to a wedding in Bihar when the tragedy struck.
Victims were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where distressing conditions were reported. Families expressed dissatisfaction with the hospital's handling of the situation, alleging that multiple patients were crammed onto single beds. In a particularly harrowing case, the family of 7-year-old Riya mourned her untimely death, with her uncle lamenting the senseless loss of life.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident while offering compensation to the bereaved families. Opposition leaders have criticized the government for failing to put adequate safety measures in place. As families grieve, many are left questioning how such a calamity could happen, demanding justice and accountability.
