What led Stampede at New Delhi train station: Read the RPF report on this

Up to 18 people died and many were seriously injured when a tragic stampede took place at the New Delhi train station on the night of February 15. The incident occurred when the multitude of passengers who went to Prayagraj suddenly increased and there were chaos at the station.

According to a report prepared by the Railroad Police force (RPF), at the time of the incident, some 300 employees from different railroad departments were present at the station, including more than 80 RPF characters.

In his report, the Railway Police said that after the Shivganga Express Izquierdo went to platform 12, the number of passengers who went to Prayagraj suddenly increased, because there was a massive congestion on the bridge stand 2 and 3. To this, the passengers were trapped platforms 12-13, 14-15 and 16. Hurry, the RPF inspector asked the rail team that sold 1,500 tickets every hour so that Prayagraj stopped selling tickets immediately.

According to the report, an announcement was made around 8:45 pm that Kumbh’s special train would leave platform 12, but shortly after it was announced again that the train would go from platform 16. Due to this Change, the passengers obtained a confused stampede situation arose. While Magadh Express was standing on platform 14 and Uttar Sampark Kranti Train was stopped on platform 15, it became difficult for passengers to move from one side to another.

The report declared that the passengers were trying to climb the stairs to the bridge 2 and 3, meanwhile, the passengers of another train were descending the stairs that led to a massive congestion. This worsening situation led to stampede.

The injured were immediately transferred to RML, LNJP and Lady Harde Hospital, where 20 of the 30 passengers died during treatment. The RPF report indicated that an investigation is underway in the incident and measures will be taken to avoid such incidents in the future.