Sanjay Raut accuses government of suppressing truth over New Delhi Railway Station stampede

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed serious concerns over recent stampede incidents at New Delhi Railway Station and Prayagraj's Mahakumbh, claiming the government is trying to suppress the truth about these tragic events that resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.
A devastating stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 around 10pm, claiming 18 lives. The incident happened when thousands of devotees rushed into the station while heading to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
The Indian Railways announced compensation packages for the victims' families. The families of the deceased will receive Rs 10 lakh, while those seriously injured will get Rs 2.5 lakh, and those with minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh.
"Whether it is the Delhi station incident or the Prayagraj incident, the government is trying to hide the truth. Even today, 6,000 people are missing. Can you tell where they have gone in Kumbh?" Raut questioned.
Another tragic stampede occurred during the Mahakumbh festival on Mauni Amavasya on January 29. According to state government data, this incident during the bathing ritual resulted in 30 deaths and left 60 people injured.
When asked about Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde's visit to Mahakumbh, Raut criticized the Shinde faction saying, "Whether they go to MahaKumbh or any other holy place, their sins will not be washed away. The betrayal these people have done is such a big sin; you can even dip in the Ganga ten times. Still, this sin will not be washed away."
The massive influx of devotees at both locations created overwhelming crowds, leading to chaos and panic that resulted in these fatal incidents.