The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed 18 lives, leaving several others injured. Aaj Tak's team reached out to the families of the deceased to understand their plight. Among the victims was an 11-year-old girl from Bihar who was visiting the Kumbh Mela with her grandparents. Her father, a driver in Delhi, also lost his parents in the calamity. Many on their journey to a destination ended up with grief-stricken hearts, leaving despair in its wake.
Mourning the Loss of Wife and Daughter, Searching for a Son
The tragic event claimed the lives of a mother and daughter from Nawada, while a five-year-old boy is still missing. Rajkumar Manjhi is in search of his son after the loss of his family. The family resided in Bahadurgarh, where Rajkumar worked at a brick kiln. The family was at the station to travel to their ancestral village for an official registration when the tragic incident occurred.
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In the chaos, Rajkumar's wife Shanti Devi, and his 8-year-old daughter Pooja Kumari lost their lives. Their son Avinash Kumar remains missing. The family lived in Bahadurgarh for four years, and their house now echoes with silence, awaiting the return of their loved ones' bodies. Tears have become a constant companion for the grieving families.
Riya's Tragic Departure
Opil Singh, from Sagar, shares the same pain. He lost his seven-year-old daughter Riya in the calamity. Unable to express his grief, Opil was trying to return home from platform 14 when the crowded chaos erupted. Riya's hand slipped in the commotion, and she tragically got caught in the railing, which led to a fatal injury.
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Despite searching for help, the family could not find any. It took them half an hour to reach the hospital, where it was sadly too late. Riya was survived by her parents and a sibling, leaving a void in their hearts.
Journey to Mahakumbh Ends in Grief
Samastipur's Mukesh's family faced a devastating blow at New Delhi Station. His parents and niece Suruchi were among the casualties. They were on their way to the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The sorrow-stricken family is now en route to perform the last rites, grappling with unyielding grief.
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Hearing the tragic news sent shockwaves through Mukesh's family in Samastipur, plunging them into despair. The family embarked on their pilgrimage with hearts full of hope, yet it ended with heartache—reminders of fleeting dreams and omnipresent sadness.
Tragic End for Pinky Devi
Thirty-eight-year-old Pinky Devi's journey with her family to the Mahakumbh ended in tragedy. She travelled with a group, including her children and relatives. In the chaos, she was separated and became a victim of the stampede, leaving behind her 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son.
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Despite the attempts by her family to rescue her, the stampede's swift chaos proved overpowering. The nightmare ended with a doctor's somber announcement of Pinky's demise.
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The New Delhi Railway Station, packed with thousands bound for the Mahakumbh, witnessed a chaotic frenzy over a platform change announcement, leading to the tragic stampede on the crowded stairs. The harrowing experience leaves survivors haunted by the vision of the fateful events.
