India’s defense minister says a stampede has killed an unspecified number of people at a major railway station in New Delhi.

At least 15 people died and another 15 were injured in a stampede at the main railway station in India's capital New Delhi on Saturday night, the chief minister of the capital territory told reporters early on Sunday.

If you are traveling from New Delhi Railway Station, you must be aware of the latest entry and exit rule changes implemented by Indian Railways. These changes, which came into effect immediately, aim to streamline passenger movement and enhance safety following a recent accident.

The move marks the ministry’s one of first major content enforcement actions since it gained direct takedown powers in December last year

The youngest of the victims was seven years old and the oldest 79, according to multiple media outlets. All but four of the 18 people named were female.

Crowds had swelled because trains carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, had been delayed, according to local media.

The Delhi high Court noted that this public interest petition raised concerns about the ineffective implementation of provisions in the Railways Act, primarily Sections 57 and 147.

Days after a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station left at least 18 dead and several injured, Delhi Police has cited three key reasons in its preliminary investigation—overcrowding, inadequate crowd management,

On February 15, a stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, and investigations are ongoing. According to a preliminary report from Delhi Police, the incident was caused by overcrowding and the failure to manage the crowd effectively.