Rain, overcrowding caused Elphinstone stampede: Police
An investigation by the Dadar Police has stated that "incessant torrential rain" which "resulted in a swelling of stationary commuters" caused the Elphinstone Road station stampede on September 29. The police, which questioned over 200 witnesses including commuters and railway officials, ruled out any "instance of foul play or negligence by anyone", as suspected earlier.