Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special: Confusion over 2 trains with similar names led to deadly stampede, say Delhi cops | Delhi News – The Times of India

<p>A stampede on Saturday night resulted in 18 deaths as thousands of devotees rushed to board trains for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, leading to chaos at the overcrowded railway station. (Picture credit: Anindya Chattopadhyay)<br><br><br></p> NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Sunday revealed that confusion over similar train names and multiple delays contributed to…

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‘Faaltu hai Kumbh’: RJD chief Lalu Yadav on New Delhi stampede | Delhi News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Union railway minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday dismissed the significance of the Maha Kumbh, calling it “useless” while blaming the Railways for the deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed at least 18 lives.When asked about his suggestion regarding crowd management for the Mahakumbh, he said,…

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