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Maha Kumbh: SC says stampede unfortunate; Refuses to consider PIL

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was an "unfortunate incident" but refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across the country.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and PV Sanjay Kumar said, "It is an unfortunate incident and it is something of concern, but move the High Court."

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