Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:04am on 16 Feb 2025,Sunday India
In response to the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Indian Railways has announced financial compensation for victims and their families. The families of 18 victims who lost their lives will receive ₹10 lakh each, while individuals with serious injuries will be granted ₹2.5 lakh. The stampede, triggered by overcrowding and sudden platform changes amid the Kumbh Mela rush, led to chaos and fatalities. Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. Authorities are now focusing on enhancing crowd management measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
