Delhi: Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay on Sunday revealed what caused the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. He stated that a passenger coming towards platforms 14-15 slipped and fell on the stairs, and many passengers standing behind him were hit, leading to the stampede. The CPRO added that the matter is being investigated by a high-level committee.
What Did Northern Railway CPRO Say?
ANI quoted Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, who stated, "When this tragic incident took place yesterday, at that time, Magadh Express going towards Patna was standing on platform number 14 of New Delhi Railway Station and Uttar Sampark Kranti going towards Jammu was standing on platform number 15. During this, a passenger coming towards platforms 14-15 slipped and fell on the stairs, and many passengers standing behind him were hit, and this tragic incident took place. This is being investigated by a high-level committee."
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Upadhyay further said that no train services were affected, and a high-level committee is investigating the matter.
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"No train was cancelled, nor was there any change in platform... The incident is being investigated, so let the committee submit their report and findings. The situation at the platform is normal now. All trains are running at their usual time..."
Also, Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity at the Railway Board, on Sunday, informed that a two-member high-level committee had been formed to investigate the matter and determine the cause of the stampede at New Delhi railway station.
Atleast 18 were killed and several others were injured after stampede-like situation broke out at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night.