New Delhi [India], March 5 (HBTV): The Ministry of Railways has transferred three senior officials from the Delhi division weeks after the New Delhi station stampede that claimed 18 lives.

According to the order, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Delhi, Northern Railway, Sukhwinder Singh has been transferred and replaced by Pushpesh R. Tripathi. Additionally, Station Director Mahesh Yadav and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Passenger Services) Anand Mohan have also been transferred.

On the night of February 15, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station resulted in the tragic deaths of 18 people. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when thousands of devotees flooded the station while en route to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The overwhelming crowd surge led to panic, ultimately causing the fatal stampede.

The Indian Railways announced a compensation of INR 10 lakh for the families of the deceased. Additionally, those seriously injured will receive INR 2.5 lakh, while those with minor injuries will receive INR 1 lakh.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Railways is planning to construct permanent holding areas at around 60 railway stations across the country that are prone to crowd congestion.

According to ministry sources, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to manage large crowds at busy railway stations, ensuring smoother transit and reducing congestion-related risks. The Ministry of Railways will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies for real-time crowd monitoring and crisis management at these stations. These technologies will help regulate passenger movement, predict peak hours, and implement immediate measures to prevent stampedes and other safety hazards.

(ANI)