• A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, including 11 women and 5 children, with over a dozen injured.
• The incident occurred due to a sudden surge of passengers rushing to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, with some individuals slipping and falling on others while descending a foot-over bridge.
• A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede, collecting witness statements and reviewing CCTV footage from platforms 14 and 15, where the incident took place.
• Authorities are exploring the possibility that rumors contributed to the stampede, causing passengers to shift between platforms and leading to overcrowding on a staircase.
• Several railway stations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are on high alert, implementing crowd control measures and reviewing security protocols in anticipation of similar situations.
• High-ranking officials from Delhi Police and the Railway Ministry are holding meetings to address the incident, with an FIR expected to be filed soon, and the Railways has ordered a high-level inquiry.
• The incident has drawn strong criticism from opposition leaders who have condemned the lack of crowd control measures and alleged negligence on the part of the Railways Ministry.