Two killed in stampede at New Delhi Station

Two persons have been killed and eight injured in a stampede triggered by a last minute change in platforms for two trains at the New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday, facing summer rush.

The stampede occurred at around 2:45 PM after an announcement was made about the change of platforms for Delhi-Muzaffarpur Sapt Kranti Express and Delhi-Bhagalpur Vikramsila Express.

A 35-year-old woman Soni, hailing from Bhagalpur, and a boy, about 10-12 years of age who is yet to be identified, died in the incident. Eight persons, including three women, were injured, an official said.

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered an inquiry into the incident, asking officials to take strict action against those responsible and announced a compensation of Rs two lakh to the next of kin of the deceased.