At least 15 people were killed and 15 others injured in a devastating crowd crush at New Delhi’s main railway station late Saturday, local authorities confirmed. The incident occurred during peak travel hours, highlighting ongoing challenges of crowd management in one of India’s busiest transit hubs.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the event as “heartbreaking,” while Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged full support to victims’ families via social media. Crowd surges remain a recurring issue during India’s festival seasons and holiday periods, with infrastructure often strained by the nation’s 1.4 billion population.
This marks the deadliest stampede in India since the 2022 Mata Vaishno Devi shrine incident that claimed 12 lives. Railway officials announced an immediate review of safety protocols as rescue operations concluded Sunday morning.
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At least 15 dead after stampede at New Delhi railway station
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