Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Railway, KPS Malhotra, told ANI, that the stampede-like situation had been caused by an influx of passengers from delayed trains.

 

He stated, “When Prayagraj Express was standing at platform no. 14, lots of public were present at the platform. Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani were delayed, and passengers of these trains were also present at platform no. 12,13 and 14. As per the information, 1500 general tickets were sold – that’s why the crowd became uncontrollable.”

The ministry of railways said in a statement, “Railway Police and Delhi Police have reached the station (New Delhi Railway station). The situation is under control, and the injured have been taken to the hospital.”

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in a post on X, “Situation under control at New Delhi railway station (NDLS) Delhi Police and RPF reached. Injured taken to hospital.”