The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night (February 15) claimed 18 lives, including three children, with victims rushed to LNJP and Lady Hardinge hospitals. The chaos erupted on platforms 14 and 15 due to overcrowding, as thousands gathered for the Prayagraj Express. Reports suggest that delayed trains and excessive ticket sales led to the situation spiraling out of control.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered a high-level probe and deployed four special trains to manage crowd flow. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Delhi LG V.K. Saxena expressed condolences, with the latter directing officials to implement disaster management measures. Security at the station has been intensified, and investigations are underway to determine accountability for the mishap.
