Delhi, March 24 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Heavy rush at the New Delhi railway station on Sunday night reminded people of the stampede on February 15 during the Maha Kumbh mela rush which killed 18 people.
Police and railway officials said that delay of several trains on Sunday night led to a heavy rush of passengers at platforms 12 and 13 at the New Delhi railway station around 9pm.
What happened at New Delhi Railway Station last night?
A PTI report claimed that passengers scaled barricades, jumped queues to reach their respective platforms. The exact time of this development remains unclear.
The Delhi police said it quickly implemented crowd control measures.
According to police, the departure of four trains got delayed — the Shiv Ganga Express (scheduled to depart at 8.05pm), the Jammu Rajdhani Express (scheduled departure of 9.25pm), Lucknow Mail (scheduled departure 10pm), and Magadh Express (scheduled departure 9.05pm).
Adding to the confusion was the Swatantrata Senani Express, which was scheduled to depart at 9.15pm but was already occupying the platform.
Summary: New Delhi Railway Station witnessed massive crowds again following a recent stampede incident, raising concerns over passenger safety and crowd management.