Tragedy Strikes as 18 Lives Lost in Stampede at Indian Train Station Ahead of Major Hindu Festival
Tragedy struck at a bustling railway station in New Delhi, where at least 18 lives were lost in a stampede as crowds surged to catch trains for the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious celebration. This catastrophic event, which unfolded during a fervent rush, has drawn attention to the perennial challenges posed by massive gatherings in India.
The Kumbh Mela, a monumental pilgrimage that occurs every twelve years in Prayagraj, attracts millions of Hindu devotees. Recent history has sadly been marked by devastating…