Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. A stampede-like situation occurred at the station, injuring many.
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Railways on Sunday (February 16, 2025) announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
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Those seriously injured will get ₹2.5 lakh and those with minor injuries ₹1 lakh, the railway said.
At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday (February 15) night at the crowded railway station.
The stampede was preceded by a swell in crowd of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj — where the Maha Kumbh is underway — on platform number 14 and 15 of the station.
Published – February 16, 2025 09:27 am IST
