India, Jan. 30 -- A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday, alleging "lapses, negligence, and utter failure of administration" on part of the Uttar Pradesh government over the stampede at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of at least 30 devotees and left over 60 others injured.

The petition, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, sought directions from the top court to formulate policies and regulations to prevent such tragedies at large religious gatherings, and also called for all state governments to ensure the safety and security of devotees travelling to the event from their respective states by establishing a dedicated 'devotee aid cell' at the Kumbh.

The PIL makes several key r...