Stampede at New Delhi Station: Who is Responsible? Key Details Revealed

A severe stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on 15 August 2024 at 9:30 AM. The incident resulted in 12 deaths and injuries to over 56 people. A medical team and police squad were immediately dispatched to the scene. Initial reports suggest the tragedy occurred due to failure in crowd control.

The incident raises serious concerns about railway safety protocols. R.K. Singh, General Manager of Northern Railway, acknowledged the lapse, stating, "The tragedy happened because crowd management was not handled properly. Security personnel and police at the station failed to take timely action." CCTV footage from the station shows people struggling in the surge of the crowd, but efforts to control it came too late.

Following the incident, the Railway Ministry has called for an urgent review of safety measures. Rajesh Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, said, "Special teams will be deployed to improve crowd management at stations in the coming days. Training for security personnel will also be enhanced." The incident has exposed critical gaps in station security.