Delhi Railway Station Stampede Update: 15 Dead, Probe Ordered

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed grief at the death of people in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones,” he said.

Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 15, 2025

 Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, after visiting the New Delhi Railway Station stampede victim, said the “situation at the station is under control now”.

“Those injured are receiving treatment at the hospital. Delhi police are at the railway station. Trains movements are normal now,” he said.

Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board has said a two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter.

#WATCH | Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, says, “The number of passengers was relatively very high today at the New Delhi railway station, and so we ran four more special trains. We received information that a few people fainted -… pic.twitter.com/q3L8zBgExo

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025

Union Minister Amit Shah has said he has spoken to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Delhi Police over the incident and given directions to provide all possible help to those affected.

“I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. The injured are being given all possible treatment. I wish them a speedy recovery,” he wrote on X.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has reached the LNJP hospital to where the stampede victims were rushed to.

#WATCH | Delhi LG VK Saxena arrives at the hospital where those injured in the stampede that occurred at New Delhi railway station are admitted pic.twitter.com/9lafURpoNW

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said he was “deeply saddened by the loss of lives” at the accident at the New Delhi Railway Station.

Shocking incident at New Delhi Railway Station. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 15, 2025

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi slammed the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the alleged lack of arrangements for devotees going for the Maha Kumbh. 

“Such an incident is very sad. Neither the central government nor the Uttar Pradesh government are concerned about the safety of the people. There are no arrangements in Prayagraj nor are there any concrete traffic arrangements for the devotees coming from different states of the country. I request the railway department to provide help to the people as soon as possible,” she said in a post in Hindi on X. 

महाकुंभ के लिए जा रहे श्रद्धालुओं के साथ इस तरह की घटना बेहद दुखद है। लोगों की सुरक्षा की ना केंद्र सरकार को कोई फ़िक्र है और ना ही आगे यूपी सरकार को। ना प्रयागराज में कोई व्यवस्थाएं हैं और ना ही देश के अलग-अलग राज्यों से आने वाले श्रद्धालुओं के लिए यातायात के कोई ठोस इंतज़ाम… https://t.co/19myteukSU

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 15, 2025

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.”

Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2025

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.

High-level inquiry ordered https://t.co/Egaifp5Onx

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 15, 2025

Deputy commissioner of police (railway) said many people were present on platform number 14 when the Prayagraj Express train was standing at the platform. The Swantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani Express were delayed and the passengers of these trains were also present on platform numbers 12, 13 and 14, the official said in a statement. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the loss of lives.

“Devastating news from New Delhi Railway Station. I am extremely pained by the loss of lives due to stampede on Railway platform. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy of the injured,” Mr Singh said in a post on X.

Devastating news from New Delhi Railway Station. I am extremely pained by the loss of lives due to stampede on Railway platform. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy of the injured.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 15, 2025

At least 15 people were killed and several were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, caused by a sudden rush of passengers who tried to board trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.