A devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, including women and children, as thousands of pilgrims flocked to catch trains for the religious Maha Kumbh festival. Eyewitnesses have recounted the horror of the chaos that unfolded over ten minutes, sparked by a series of delayed train announcements and blocked exits. Porters described carrying bodies on handcarts while grieving families awaited news of their loved ones. Authorities have ordered a high-level inquiry to investigate the circumstances that led to this tragedy, including the possibility of a wrong announcement triggering the rush. In response, compensation has been offered to the victims’ families, as security measures are heightened across nearby stations.