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On a busy Saturday night, the New Delhi Railway Station witnessed a tragic crush that left 18 dead and many injured. The scene, typically filled with throngs of passengers eager to board trains, turned into chaos as overcrowding reached a boiling point due to delays in train schedules, particularly for a train bound for the Kumbh Mela religious festival.
The authorities reported that the stampede was triggered when a passenger slipped, igniting panic among the waiting crowd. Eyewitness accounts detail a harrowing scene, with individuals being crushed on staircases, footbridges, and platforms. Bipin Jha, who lost his wife Mamta during the crush, described the moment as traumatic, recalling the desperation of people trying to escape and the haunting image of his wife's last moments.
Umesh Giri, whose wife Shilam Devi was also a victim, emphasized the uncontrollable nature of the crowd. He criticized the delayed response from officials, lamenting the poor handling of such a predictable situation. Families of the deceased expressed their grief and frustration, some claiming negligence on the part of railway and police authorities for not managing the crowd effectively.
Most of the victims were taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where distressing reports emerged about the inadequate care provided to the injured. Shobha, a relative of one of the victims, condemned the overcrowding in the hospital, while others echoed similar sentiments regarding the disarray.
The tragedy at New Delhi Railway Station is reminiscent of other deadly incidents in India caused by overcrowding during festivals and public events. As investigations begin, calls for improved safety measures and better crowd management systems grow louder in the wake of this heartbreaking incident. Families are left to grieve the loss of loved ones, with a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by negligence in crowded public spaces.
On a busy Saturday night, the New Delhi Railway Station witnessed a tragic crush that left 18 dead and many injured. The scene, typically filled with throngs of passengers eager to board trains, turned into chaos as overcrowding reached a boiling point due to delays in train schedules, particularly for a train bound for the Kumbh Mela religious festival.
The authorities reported that the stampede was triggered when a passenger slipped, igniting panic among the waiting crowd. Eyewitness accounts detail a harrowing scene, with individuals being crushed on staircases, footbridges, and platforms. Bipin Jha, who lost his wife Mamta during the crush, described the moment as traumatic, recalling the desperation of people trying to escape and the haunting image of his wife's last moments.
Umesh Giri, whose wife Shilam Devi was also a victim, emphasized the uncontrollable nature of the crowd. He criticized the delayed response from officials, lamenting the poor handling of such a predictable situation. Families of the deceased expressed their grief and frustration, some claiming negligence on the part of railway and police authorities for not managing the crowd effectively.
Most of the victims were taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where distressing reports emerged about the inadequate care provided to the injured. Shobha, a relative of one of the victims, condemned the overcrowding in the hospital, while others echoed similar sentiments regarding the disarray.
The tragedy at New Delhi Railway Station is reminiscent of other deadly incidents in India caused by overcrowding during festivals and public events. As investigations begin, calls for improved safety measures and better crowd management systems grow louder in the wake of this heartbreaking incident. Families are left to grieve the loss of loved ones, with a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by negligence in crowded public spaces.
