Supreme Court PIL Demands Urgent Railway Safety Overhaul After Deadly Stampede

A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court following a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, requesting the creation of an expert committee to establish safety guidelines. The plea highlights the need for improved infrastructure and crowd management to prevent future incidents.

In response to a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court. The plea seeks the formation of an expert committee to develop guidelines aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.

Advocate Vishal Tiwari's plea calls for Indian Railways to enhance passenger safety through infrastructure upgrades like wider corridors and broader overbridges. He also suggests the use of barriers and regulated ticket distribution to effectively manage large crowds at railway stations.

The petitioner references past occurrences, advocating for the implementation of the 2014 National Disaster Management Authority report on crowd management. The plea criticizes the railway authorities for inadequate preparations during mass gatherings like the Maha Kumbh, highlighting chaotic conditions captured in numerous social media posts and news reports.