Severe Crowding at New Delhi Station Raises Risk of Stampede During Mahakumbh Rush
मुख्य बातें
- •New Delhi Station is facing life-threatening stampede conditions due to the overwhelming Mahakumbh pilgrim rush.
- •Nearly 5 million passengers are estimated to have passed through New Delhi Station during this year’s Mahakumbh.
- •Station authorities have hired extra staff and introduced crowd-control measures to streamline passenger flow.
- •Indian Railways has implemented multiple safety steps—extra trains, PA announcements, signage, and lighting—to safeguard pilgrims.
New Delhi Railway Station has descended into chaos due to the massive surge of Mahakumbh pilgrims, with local sources reporting dangerous stampede-like conditions at entry and exit points. Station authorities admit they are struggling to manage the unprecedented footfall, with violent pushing and shoving erupting within minutes at various gates and platforms—raising grave concerns over passenger safety.
According to local administration figures, Mahakumbh travel this year has seen nearly 5 million passengers pass through New Delhi Station alone. While authorities claim they have deployed extra staff and implemented crowd-control measures—including designated entry and exit timings—officials say the sheer volume of people is making regulation nearly impossible.
A senior station master admitted, “We’ve set strict entry and exit schedules to prevent disorder, yet lack of cooperation from passengers is spiraling the situation out of hand.” He added that Railway Protection Force personnel and police have been stationed across critical zones to react instantly in case of any mishap.
