Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed profound grief over the devastating stampede at New Delhi railway station, which claimed 18 lives late Saturday night.
Khandu took to social media to offer his condolences, stating, “The loss of life in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely saddening. My condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls, give strength to the grieving families to bear this sorrow, and heal the injured people quickly.”
The tragic incident occurred on platforms 14 and 15, where large crowds had gathered to board trains heading to Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh. More than a dozen people were injured in the stampede, which is believed to have been sparked by a possible misannouncement about platform changes, according to Delhi Police sources.
Law enforcement agencies have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, with investigators planning to analyze CCTV footage to determine the precise sequence of events. “Our teams are informing family members of the victims. We have already launched an investigation and inquest proceedings,” a police officer stated.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has also responded to the tragedy, announcing compensation for families of victims from his state. The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, with leaders and citizens alike offering condolences to the bereaved families.
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