NEW DELHI: Chief Casualty Medical Officer, LNJP hospital confirmed that 15 people, including 3 children, lost their lives; 10 others are injured in the incident that occurred at New Delhi railway station when stampede occurred late in the evening on February 15, 2025
15 people, including 3 children, lost their lives; 10 others are injured in the incident that occurred at New Delhi railway station: Chief Casualty Medical Officer, LNJP hospital
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Railway, KPS Malhotra, the incident occurred when large number of passengers gathered on platform no. 14, where the Prayagraj Express was stationed. Additionally, delays in the departures of Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani led to further congestion at platforms 12, 13, and 14.
Reports indicate that around 1,500 general tickets were sold, leading to an overwhelming crowd. The situation worsened near platform no. 14 and the escalator at platform no. 1.
Providing further details, DCP Malhotra said, “Two trains were delayed, and due to the increased footfall, the crowd grew massive. As of now, the situation is under control. The sudden rush occurred within a span of 15-20 minutes after a special train was announced, prompting passengers to scramble to board it.”
#WATCH | Delhi | DCP Railway KPS Malhotra says, "Two trains were delayed, and due to extra footfall of passengers, the gathering was huge. A few people are injured. As of now, the situation is under control. The situation occurred due to a massive crowd within a span of 15-20… pic.twitter.com/LIEtglO5zv
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025
According to an eyewitness, “There was no one to control the crowd…It was announced that the train coming on platform number 12 will come on platform number 16. So the crowd came from both sides and a stampede occurred.”
#WATCH | Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station | "…There was no one to control the crowd…It was announced that the train coming on platform number 12 will come on platform number 16. So the crowd came from both sides and a stampede occurred…some people were taken to the… pic.twitter.com/JRYFQ3prHT
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025
PM Narendra Modi took to X to express his condolences to those families who lost their loved ones in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede.
Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2025
Visuals show that large number of people had assembled at the New Delhi Railway Station to board the train to Prayagraj.
PHOTO | Several people were injured while fatalities are also feared after a stampede-like situation broke out at New Delhi Railway station late on Saturday evening, triggering a chaos on platform numbers 14 and 15.#NewDelhi #NewDelhiRailwaystation pic.twitter.com/r2yMVEeTT1
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 15, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his grief over the loss of life due to the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
Devastating news from New Delhi Railway Station. I am extremely pained by the loss of lives due to stampede on Railway platform. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy of the injured.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 15, 2025
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw also conveyed his sorrow over the tragic incident. “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident,” he wrote on X.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The LG said that he is personally monitoring the operations to ensure that all necessary steps are being taken to support the affected families.
Taking to social media platform X, Saxena posted, “There has been an unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of lives and injuries due to disorder & stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My deepest condolences to the families of victims of this tragedy.”
Providing details on the situation, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, Dilip Kumar, stated that the railway station witnessed an unusually high number of passengers on Saturday, prompting authorities to run four additional special trains. “We received information that a few people fainted – they have been admitted to a local hospital,” he said.
In response to the incident, authorities temporarily restricted entry to the railway station to control the crowd. “A two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The situation is now under control, and passengers have been accommodated on special trains. Train operations at the station are normal,” Kumar added.
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw also conveyed his sorrow over the tragic incident. “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident,” he wrote on X.
Speaking about the situation post the stampede, Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, stated, “The number of passengers was relatively very high today at the New Delhi railway station, and so we ran four more special trains. We received information that a few people fainted – they have been admitted to a local hospital. We blocked entry to the railway station for a while, but the situation is under control now… A two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter… The situation is under control, and the passengers have been sent by special train… Train movement at the railway station is normal now…”
Commandant of NDRF Daulat Ram Chaudhary says, “…The situation is under control now. The injured have been evacuated…We received information about a stampede at platform no 14 at the station…We are carrying out the rescue operations…”
