Passengers were waiting to catch trains to the holy city Prayagraj to attend the Mahakumbh Mela. The situation began taking a chaotic turn at around 8 p.m. on platform numbers 14 and 15 of the station. At least four fire engines were also rushed to the spot. Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena: \”There has been an unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of lives and injuries due to disorder & stampede at New Delhi Railway Station\” The Northern Railway: \”Situation of heavy rush is under control. Injured have been taken to hospital. Special trains being run to evacuate sudden rush.\” The Swatatantra Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani were delayed and passengers of these trains were also present on platforms 12, 13 and 14. The incident occurred on platform number 14, which is also known as the ‘Prayagraj’ platform. It is not known how many people were killed or injured in the stampede.
