Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced ex gratia for the family members of the deceased from the state. The Indian Railways on Sunday also announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede. At least 18 people were killed in the overnight stampede at the packed New Delhi Railway Station, and several others were injured. A surge of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj — where the Maha Kumbh is currently underway — on platforms number 14 and 15 of the station is believed to have contributed to the stampeded. The death of people in the unfortunate incident at New Delhi railway station is extremely saddening. I pray to God to give the family of the dead the strength to bear this sorrow. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured,” said the Chief Minister. The incident is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Railways Department of Railways.
