Tragedy Strikes New Delhi Railway Station as Crowds Surge, Leaving 15 Dead

In a tragic incident early this morning, New Delhi Railway Station faced a deadly crowd surge leading to the deaths of at least 15 individuals, including three children, and left 10 others injured amidst heavy passenger traffic due to the ongoing Kumbh Mela festival.

At least 15 people have tragically lost their lives following a crush at New Delhi Railway Station, with reports indicating 10 others injured during the incident. Eyewitnesses described an overwhelming crowd at the central station, contributing to the chaos as attendees flocked to the Hindu religious festival, Kumbh Mela. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the bereaved families via a post on social media platform X.

Authorities reported that the situation is under control following the incident, with Dr. Ritu Saxena from Lok Nayak Hospital confirming the death toll. Shockingly, accounts from witnesses revealed a "stampede-like situation," with individuals struggling to enter the station. Despite initial claims from Indian railways dismissing the notion of a stampede as mere "rumors," they later acknowledged injuries and transported several victims to local hospitals.

This unfortunate event unfolds shortly after a similar tragedy where dozens lost their lives during a crush at the Kumbh Mela festival, which draws millions of devotees who come to bathe in sacred river waters at one of Hinduism’s major religious gatherings, heightening concerns about crowd control measures during large events.