Crowds had swelled because trains carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, had been delayed, according to local media.

The Delhi Fire Service got an emergency call, and four fire tenders were dispatched to the station. Railway Protection Force (RPF) troops and Delhi Police officials helped evacuate injured and fainted passengers,

A tragic stampede-like situation broke out at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of 15th February, resulting in the death of 19 people, including 11 women and 5 children, and leaving many others injured.