New Delhi, March 24 -- Several trains were reportedly delayed at New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday, March 23 night. This delayed departure caused heavy rush of passengers at platforms 12 and 13, police officers and railway officials informed Hindustan Times. The officials further assured that no injuries or stampede occurred.

"There was no stampede, only some extra crowd and heavy rush. Due to the delay (in departure) of a few trains, extra rush had built up. After the trains left, the situation was better," HT quoted DCP (railway) KPS Malhotra as saying.

The incident brings back the tragic memories of the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which took place on February 15 during Mahakumbh. In the incident, 18 people were ki...