Congress approaches NHRC for probe into New Delhi station stampede

The Delhi unit of the Congress on Monday lodged a criticism with the Nationwide Human Rights Fee (NHRC), urging an investigation into the stampede at New Delhi railway station that claimed 18 lives. The occasion additionally known as for accountability for the “negligent officers” concerned.

Within the criticism, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav said that the tragic incident occurred because of the neglect of railway authorities and safety forces. Regardless of a big crowd of passengers — many travelling to Prayagraj (Allahabad) for the Maha Kumbh pageant, and others sure for various locations — no measures have been taken to regulate the rising variety of individuals on the station. Because of this, the shortage of crowd administration on the platforms led to the stampede.

Yadav additionally questioned how the railways may promote 1,500 tickets per hour for passengers travelling to Prayagraj with out guaranteeing correct preparations for practice coaches or crowd management.

The criticism calls for that the NHRC examine the incident, maintain these accountable accountable, and be sure that swift and strict motion is taken in opposition to the officers at fault.

The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) delegation included advocate Sunil Kumar, the chairman of the authorized and human rights division.

The stampede, which happened on the night of Saturday 15 February, occurred as a big crowd rushed to board trains to Prayagraj. In response to authorities sources, the incident left 18 individuals useless and 15 others injured.