New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Monday said that the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's 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."

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government said that a judicial commission has already been constituted to probe the incident.

Rohatgi said a similar petition has already been filed in the Allahabad High Court. The bench asked the lawyer to approach the High Court wi...