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New Delhi: The Railway authorities on Sunday appointed a high-level committee to investigate the stampede that took place at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15,officials said.
DCP Railway KPS Malhotra told reporters, “Railway authorities have appointed a high-level commission to inquire about the situation. The inquiry proceedings began immediately as soon as we were informed about the deceased. Our duty is to support the public and ensure that such incidents do not repeat in the future.”
In response to the disaster, Indian Railways has begun operating special trains for pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh.
Meanwhile, A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries.
The committee comprises Narsingh Deo, Northern Railway’s Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), and Pankaj Gangwar, its Principal Chief Safety Commissioner (PCSC), the railways said on Sunday.
The railways said the committee has initiated a High-Level Inquiry (HAG) into the incident. As part of the investigation, the committee has ordered the securing of all video footage from the Railway Station to aid in the probe.
