PM Modi expresses distress over New Delhi Railway Station stampede that killed 18
India news: The stamped incident at the New Delhi railway station claimed the lives of at least 18 and injured several others on Saturday night.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (Feb 16), expressed his distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, that claimed the lives of 18 people.
He offered condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
PM Modi also assured that authorities are providing assistance to those affected by the incident.
Taking to his official X account, the PM wrote, "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.
President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the ones wounded.
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"Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured," she wrote in a post on X.
Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also extended his condolences, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic incident at 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. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident," he wrote on X.
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.
Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, Dilip Kumar, sharing details about the situation said that on Saturday (Feb 15), the railway station witnessed an unusually high number of passengers, forcing the authorities to run four special trains.
"We received information that a few people fainted - they have been admitted to a local hospital," Kumar said.
"A two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The situation is now under control, and passengers have been accommodated on special trains. Train operations at the station are normal," he added.
Stampede at New Delhi railway station kills 18
The stamped incident at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night claimed the lives of at least 18 and injured several others.
The deceased were identified as Aaha Devi, 79, Pinky Devi, 41, Sheela Devi, 50, Vyom, 25, Poonam Devi, 40, Lalita Devi, 35, Suruchi, 11, Krishna Devi, 40, Vijay Sah, 15, Neeraj, 12, Shanti Devi, 40, Pooja Kumar, 8, Sangeeta Malik, Poonam both aged 34, Mamta Jha, 40, Riya Singh, 7, Baby Kumari, 24, and Manoj, 47.
(With inputs from agencies)