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Sun, 16 February 2025

10:06

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station, and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a 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.

'Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured,' Murmu said in a post on X. -- PTI

IMAGE: LNJP hospital where those injured in the stampede are admitted. Photograph: ANI on X

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