Diwali rush: chaos at several railway stations, 'stampede' situation

Chaotic scenes have been reported at several railway stations in India as people rush home for Diwali.

Videos circulating online show huge lines at railways stations as people jostled their way to board trains.

A video posted by news agency ANI showed a stampede-like situation in Gujarat's Surat on November 11. One person died in the rush while three others were injured.

Similar situation was seen at the Anand Vihar railway station and bus terminal in New Delhi.

The railways is facing criticism are many people said that they could not board their trains despite having confirmed tickets.

A man who goes by the name Anshul Sharma on X posted that he could not get on the train despite having a confirmed ticket AC 3-tier and said that he received no help from the police.

'PNR 8900276502 Indian Railways Worst management Thanks for ruining my Diwali. This is what you get even when you have a confirmed 3rd AC ticket. No help from Police. Many people like me were not able to board. @AshwiniVaishnaw. I want a total refund of ₹1173.95 @DRMBRCWR,' he tweeted.

He tweeted videos of a huge queue outside the compartment door.