Rush Hour at New Delhi Station: Panic Averted Amid Passenger Surge

A heavy passenger rush led to a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station, but was promptly controlled. Injured passengers received medical attention. Special trains were deployed to handle the surge. An inquiry is underway to understand the cause of the panic.

Panic gripped New Delhi Railway Station as a sudden surge of passengers resulted in a stampede-like scenario on Saturday evening. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured that the situation is under control, with the injured being taken to hospitals and no fatalities reported.

Railway Board officials dismissed rumors of train cancellations and noted that mild injuries occurred as passengers pushed one another due to the unexpected rush. Executive Director Dilip Kumar confirmed that the exact cause would be determined through CCTV footage analysis.

A press note detailed that Northern Railways deployed four special trains to manage the congestion, effectively easing the crowd. Authorities have initiated a high-level inquiry to investigate the incident thoroughly.