“At least 18 people died, including 14 women and three children, in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station. The authorities have said that the \”unprecedented\” rush of passengers at two platforms- 13 and 14- led to chaos and panic ultimately causing the stampede. The railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered a high level inquiry into the incident. This comes after the recent stampede due to sudden surge in devotees on Mauni Amavasya that led to the death of 30. The incident occurred after a massive surge in passengers heading to Maha Kumbh and those waiting for the trains that had got delayed. The stampede occurred at about 10 pm in New Delhi railway station near platforms 13 & 14. Some of the passengers present there on the platforms fainted due to this sudden rush further leading to the rumours of stampede like situation, the railway ministry said. Check out the Valentine Day 2025 , along with the Valentine’s Day Wishes and Messages.”
