Delhi’s caretaker Chief Minister and AAP leader, Atishi, confirmed on Sunday that a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday resulted in the deaths of around 15 people, with an equal number sustaining injuries.
She expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, stating that they had been notified of the unfortunate incident. Arriving at LNJP Hospital, Atishi extended support to the victims’ families.
She mentioned that two AAP MLAs were present at the railway station and had been instructed to assist if any families required help. Additionally, she noted that 4-5 injured individuals were expected to be discharged soon.
The stampede left 15 people dead, with their bodies brought to LNJP Hospital, while 15 others were receiving treatment. However, two of the deceased remained unidentified.
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#WATCH | Stampede at New Delhi railway station | Delhi’s caretaker CM & AAP leader Atishi says, “Those who lost their lives, their families have been informed. It’s a sad incident. Our two MLAs are here. I have asked hospital management to let our MLAs know if any of the victim’s… pic.twitter.com/HrsJNgkSd5
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025
Speaking to the media outside LNJP Hospital, Atishi said, “Those who lost their lives, their families have been informed. It’s a sad incident. Our two MLAs are here. I have asked hospital management to let our MLAs know if any of the victim’s families need any kind of help. 4-5 patients will be discharged soon… 15 people were brought dead to the LNJP hospital, and the same number of injured are also admitted here…Two of the bodies are yet to be identified.”
The tragic incident at the railway station claimed the lives of at least 15 people and left several others wounded.
“15 people, including 3 children, lost their lives; 10 others are injured in the incident that occurred at New Delhi railway station,” said the Chief Casualty Medical Officer at LNJP Hospital.
Atishi also shared her thoughts on X, stating, “The tragic death of devotees going to Maha Kumbh in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and heartbreaking. Met the families of the victims at the LNJP hospital. Many people are also injured, whose treatment is going on. Two of our MLAs are present in the hospital to help the victim families…”
महाकुंभ जा रहे श्रद्धालुओं की नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन पर हुए हादसे में दर्दनाक मौत अत्यंत दुखद और हृदयविदारक है। LNJP अस्पताल पहुँचकर पीड़ित परिजनों से मुलाकात की। कई लोग घायल भी हैं, जिनका इलाज जारी है। पीड़ित परिवारों की मदद के लिए हमारे दो विधायक अस्पताल में ही मौजूद हैं।
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— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 15, 2025
Meanwhile, AAP leader Manish Sisodia raised concerns about accountability in public spaces such as railway stations.
“Innocent lives were lost and families were shattered in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. This is not just an accident but a cruel result of administrative negligence. How long will the common people keep paying the price for this?” he posted on X.
AAP leader Aaley Mohammed Iqbal also visited LNJP Hospital and said, “I am going inside (Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain Hospital) and will talk to the concerned doctors. As the MLA of the area, I will get information from the doctors about the number of casualties…”
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. Delays in the departures of Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani contributed to further congestion at platforms 12, 13, and 14.
Reports suggest that approximately 1,500 general tickets were sold, leading to an overwhelming crowd. The congestion worsened near platform no. 14 and the escalator at platform no. 1.
In response, the Ministry of Railways issued a statement confirming that a high-level inquiry had been ordered into the “unfortunate incident.”
