Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 18 Dead in Stampede As Maha Kumbh Rush Leads To Panic; Indian Railways Announces INR 10 Lakh Compensation to Kin of Deceased
Railways on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
New Delhi, February 16: Railways on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. Those seriously injured will get Rs 2.5 lakh and those with minor injuries 1 lakh, the railway said. What Caused Delhi Railway Station Stampede? 2 Member High-Level Committee Formed To Investigate NDLS Stampede, Says Railway Board.
At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the crowded railway station. The stampede was preceded by a swell in crowd of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj -- where the Maha Kumbh is underway -- on platform number 14 and 15 of the station.
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