Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in the stampede at New Delhi railway station last evening.
In X, CM Majhi posted,
“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of precious lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured”.
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of precious lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) February 16, 2025
Leader of Opposition Shri Naveen Patnaik also expressed deep grief. In X, he posted,
Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many lives in the stampede at #NewDelhi railway station. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries.
Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many lives in the stampede at #NewDelhi railway station. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 16, 2025
At least 18 people lost their lives, and many others were injured. The stampede occurred late Saturday night when a large crowd gathered on platforms 14 and 15, waiting for trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh event.
Delhi Police have launched a probe into the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives, including 11 women and four children. The police are analyzing CCTV footage to determine the sequence of events leading to the chaos. Their main focus is to investigate the primary cause of the stampede and collect all relevant data, including announcements made during that time.
