10 Women, 3 Children Among 15 Killed in Maha Kumbh Rush at Delhi Railway Station

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:36pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died in a rush at New Delhi railway station. The chaos began around 8 pm as passengers crowded platforms 14 and 15, waiting for delayed Maha Kumbh trains. Officials confirmed the deaths and ordered an inquiry. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The situation is under control." Videos showed people struggling in the crowd. Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor called it a "tragic incident." Special trains are being arranged to ease the rush. Authorities urged people not to believe rumours of a stampede.

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