Massive Rush at New Delhi Railway Station as Train Delays Cause Chaos

New Delhi: A large number of passengers on Sunday gathered at platform numbers 12 and 13 of New Delhi Railway Station due to a delay in the departure of Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail and Magadh Express. 

Due to the cumulative effect of these delays, heavy passenger congestion was observed at the platforms. 

The situation turned chaotic and led to a stampede-like atmosphere, resembling the crowd management challenges witnessed during the Mahakumbh arrangements in the past. 

Authorities Stepped In to Manage the Crowd

Senior officials, including the Senior Commandant of the RPF and the Station Director of NDLS, are present at the station for management.

To prevent any untoward incident, authorities at the railway station immediately deployed crowd control measures. The Delhi Police confirmed that no injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control in time.

"The necessary crowd control measures were promptly taken to avoid any untoward incident. No injuries were reported," the Delhi Police said in an official statement.

Railways Denied Reports of a Stampede

The Ministry of Railways, however, clarified that while there was a heavy rush, no stampede or stampede-like situation had occurred.

"There was a heavy rush at New Delhi Railway Station, but no stampede or stampede-like situation. The protocol of taking unreserved passengers through the holding area is being used," the Ministry of Railways stated.