A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night tragically claimed the lives of 16 people, including two children, and left several others injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a post on X, stating, “Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing assistance to those affected by this tragedy.”

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared on X that the situation had calmed, and the rush on the platform had subsided. He also extended his heartfelt sympathies to the victims’ families.

The incident took place on platforms 14 and 15 around 9:30 pm, according to an official statement from the railway ministry. The stampede was triggered by the cancellation of two trains to Prayagraj, leading to chaos among passengers. Authorities immediately dispatched rescue teams and four fire tenders were rushed to the site to assist in the relief efforts, DFS chief Atul Garg said. A high-level inquiry into the incident has been ordered by the railways.